Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals Prediction NHL Picks 10/15/24

In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 15th, at Capital One Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Golden Knights’ form and recent player performance 

-The Capitals’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vegas

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington

-Recent betting trends in games played between Vegas and Washington

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Golden Knights and Capitals. 

What a Start for the Golden Knights

It’s been quite the start of the season for the Golden Knights and they have won each of the first three games. The Golden Knights in the last game faced off against the Anaheim Ducks and they were able to secure the 3-1 victory. Brett Howden had a solid game scoring a goal and finishing with four shots. Ilya Samsonov started in goal and he saved 22 of the 23 shots that he faced. In the first game of the season against the Colorado Avalanche, the defense gave up four goals, but the offense scored eight goals, and that was enough for the victory. The Golden Knights will face the Lightning following this one.

Why the Golden Knights Will Beat the Capitals

• The Capitals have lost each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Golden Knights have won four of their last five games.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Capitals’ last four games.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The favorites have won the second period in five of the Capitals’ last six games.

Capitals Struggled in Game 1 

The Capitals faced off against the New Jersey Devils in the first game of the season and it didn’t go well. The Capitals’ offense scored three goals, but the defense gave up five goals, and that led to the defeat. At the end of the first period they were down 2-1 and they couldn’t bounce back. John Carlson and Dylan Storme both scored a goal and added an assist, but it wasn’t enough. Charlie Lindgren started in goal and he saved 28 of the 32 shots that he faced. In this game, the goaltending is going to need to be a whole lot better. 

Vegas Golden Knights vs Washington Capitals Prediction

The Capitals really struggled in the first game, and the Golden Knights have found a ton of success because of their offense. The Capitals defense was awful giving up five goals in the first game and it’s going to be much of the same here. Vegas is going to run up the score here early, and the Capitals are going to have no answer. Vegas is going to end up cruising here. Back Vegas on the puck line. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5