| MATCHUP | Pittsburgh Penguins | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 41-23-16 | 41-30-9 |
| Spread | +1.5 -192 | -1.5 160 |
| Moneyline | +136 | -162 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-122) | Under 6.5 (102) |
| Where | Washington Stadium | |
| When | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | TNT | |
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Devils, lost to the Capitals, and play the Blues next. The Penguins have won 5 of their last 7 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 3.56 goals per game and are scoring 24.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Anthony Mantha leads Pittsburgh with 32 goals, Erik Karlsson has 51 assists, and Bryan Rust has 183 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 3.1 goals per game and are killing 81.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has allowed 113 goals on 1,010 shots faced, while Tristan Jarry has given up 36 goals on 396 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Maple Leafs and Penguins and play the Blue Jackets next. The Capitals have won 8 of their last 12 games.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.2 goals per game and are scoring 17.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 32 goals, Dylan Strome has 39 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 219 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.96 goals per game and are killing 79.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 140 goals on 1,564 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 73 goals on 602 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Penguins have lost five of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Capitals at Capital One Arena.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in seven of the Penguins’ last eight games.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Penguins have lost the third period in each of their last four games at Capital One Arena when trailing after the second period.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Penguins have won three of their last four games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Capitals have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a road win.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last four games when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Penguins’ last nine games following a loss has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last six games between the Penguins and Capitals at Capital One Arena has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last nine games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last eight games as underdogs.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Pierre-Luc Dubois has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Ryan Leonard has scored a goal in four of the Capitals’ last five games as home favorites.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Penguins’ last nine road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Yegor Chinakhov has scored a goal in six of the Penguins’ last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank 5th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.23).
- The Washington Capitals rank T26th in the league in shorthanded goals this season (4).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.82%).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 2 this season (9).
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals Prediction
The Capitals just smoked the Penguins yesterday and now come back home, where they’ve played their best hockey. The Caps are also fighting to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. I get it. However, we’re getting plus money with the better team. I don’t care if the Penguins are potentially sitting guys or not; they’ve been the better team all season. The reason the Capitals are in the position they’re in now is because they’ve had issues stringing together wins all season. Give me the Penguins and the more favorable price.