Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Prediction 3/31/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals Pick.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Red Wings and Stars and will play the Red Wings next. The Flyers have won 6 of their last 7 games.

The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.84 goals per game and are scoring 15.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Owen Tippett leads Philadelphia with 27 goals, Trevor Konecny has 37 assists, and Trevor Zegras has 156 shots on goal. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 2.95 goals per game and are killing 78.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dan Vladar has allowed 106 goals on 1,139 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 89 goals on 682 shots.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals beat the Mammoth and Golden Knights and play the Devils next. The Capitals have split their last 12 games.

The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.11 goals per game and are scoring 17.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 29 goals, Dylan Strome has 37 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 208 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.88 goals per game and are killing 79.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 125 goals on 1,438 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 65 goals on 569 shots.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won each of their last 12 games at Capital One Arena after coming off a shootout.
• The Flyers have lost each of their last four games at Capital One Arena.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against the Flyers following a road win.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four night games at Capital One Arena.
• The Flyers have lost the second period in each of their last four night games at Capital One Arena.

Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win

• The Flyers have won each of their last eight road games.
• The Capitals have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
• The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven Tuesday games.
• The Flyers have won the first period in three of their last four games.

Total Goals Facts

• Nine of the Capitals’ last 10 home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Flyers’ last six road games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Tuesday games at Capital One Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 20 of the Capitals’ last 21 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 12 of the Flyers’ last 13 games.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Alex Ovechkin has scored a goal in six of the Capitals’ last seven games against the Flyers at Capital One Arena.
• Tom Wilson has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with the Capitals as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Noah Cates has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last four games as road underdogs.
• Matvei Michkov has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flyers’ last four games as road underdogs.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Washington Capitals rank T30th in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (11).
• The Washington Capitals rank 5th in the league in save percentage this season (.905).
• The Philadelphia Flyers have recorded the longest road winning streak (8 games) in the NHL this season (including playoffs).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank T31st in the league for power play goals this season (33).

Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Prediction

The Capitals are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home but we’re getting plus money with the hotter team. The Flyers have caught fire over the last couple of weeks and have put themselves in the playoff conversation out of nowhere. The Flyers have won 8 of their last 10 games and they’ve earned points in 9 of those games. The Flyers beat the Capitals earlier this month by a score of 4-1. I’ll gladly grab the more favorable price with the team that’s playing the better hockey.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Philadelphia Flyers