Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jan 23, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) controls the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Washington Capitals
Edmonton Oilers
Team Records
25-21-6
25-19-8
Spread
+1.5 -170
-1.5 142
Moneyline
+145
-175
Total
Over 6.5 (-125)
Under 6.5 (105)
Where
Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
When
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time
10:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Washington Capitals and the Edmonton Oilers meet Saturday in NHL action from Rogers Place. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers prediction.
Washington Capitals Recap
The Washington Capitals come into this game looking to build on their 3-1 win over Calgary last time out to improve to 25-21-6 this season. After this game, Washington will head on the road for a game against the Seattle Kraken.
Capitals Snap Four-Game Skid
Tom Wilson leads Washington with 42 points including a team-high 22 goals and 20 assists while Dylan Strome has 37 points with 11 goals and 26 assists. John Carlson also has 38 points with 9 goals and 29 assists. Aliaksei Protas has 32 points with 16 goals and 16 assists while Jakob Chychrun has 36 points with 18 goals and 18 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 42 points with 20 goals and 22 assists. In goal for Washington, Logan Thompson has gone 17-14-4 with a 2.38 GAA and a .914 save percentage while Charlie Lindgren is 7-6-2 with a 3.25 GAA and an .888 save percentage so far this season.
Edmonton Oilers Recap
The Edmonton Oilers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 6-2 loss to Pittsburgh last time out to drop to 25-19-8 this season. After this game, Edmonton will take on the Anaheim Ducks at home.
Oilers Drop Back-To-Back Games
Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 85 points including a team-high 30 goals and a team-high 55 assists while Leon Draisaitl has 67 points with 25 goals and 42 assists. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 40 points with 12 goals and 28 assists while Evan Bouchard has 48 points with 11 goals and 37 assists. Jack Roslovic also has 22 points with 14 goals and 8 assists and Zach Hyman has 31 points with 19 goals and 12 assists as well this season. Calvin Pickard is 5-6-2 with a 3.68 GAA and an .871 save percentage and Connor Ingram is 5-3-1 with a 2.22 ERA and a .917 save percentage while Tristan Jarry is 4-0-1 with a 2.58 GAA and a .907 save percentage in goal for Edmonton this season.
Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers Prediction
I’m on the Capitals here. I just think at this price between two teams that could use a win, I want the team giving me a decent return on my investment and right now that’s Washington who at least was able to get up off the mat against Calgary. I think Edmonton is once again overpriced and overvalued, and I think Washington gets them here. Give me the Capitals.
