| MATCHUP | Minnesota Wild | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-3 | 8-4 |
| Spread | -1.5 230 | +1.5 -285 |
| Moneyline | -108 | -112 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Sunday, November 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Wild vs Capitals Prediction
Washington comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have won four of their last five games. The Capitals have scored at least four goals in all four of those wins and they are 6-2-0 at home. Minnesota has won three of their last four games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Wild are 5-3-2 on the road this year and they have won three road games in a row. I think Minnesota is one of the top teams in the NHL and we are getting them at a great price. Take the Wild to win here.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 9-3-3 this year after they lost to the Islanders in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Minnesota trailed 2-1 and 3-2, but they were able to force overtime, before picking up the loss just 33 seconds into the extra period. The Wild were out shot by a total of 26-25, won 43.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Minnesota was led by Quinn Hughes, who had one goal and one assist, while Matt Boldy added one goal. Jesper Wallstedt stopped 22 out of 26 shots in the overtime loss.
Prior to that game, Minnesota defeated the Mammoth by a score of 3-1 and the Canucks by a score of 4-2. The Wild have scored 3.13 goals per game and they have allowed 2.33 goals against per game, while also going 25.5% on the power play and 80.9% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Kaprizov has led the team with 14 goals and 10 assists, while Quinn Hughes has added four goals and 16 assists. Jesper Wallstedt is 8-2-3 with a 2.14 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this year.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are 8-4-0 this season after they defeated the Predators by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Washington led 2-1 and 3-2, but they blew the lead in the third period, before scoring with about 10 minutes left for the win. The Capitals out shot Nashville by a total of 29-27, won 39.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Washington was led by Cole Hutson, who had two goals, while Boone Jenner added one goal. Charlie Lindgren stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, Washington defeated the Flyers by a score of 5-2 and the Sabres by a score of 4-3. The Capitals have scored 3.58 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 18.2% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill this season. Alex Tuch has led the team with 10 goals and two assists, while Dylan Strome has added three goals and nine assists. Logan Thompson is 5-3-0 with a 2.78 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Wild have won nine of their last 10 day games after coming off overtime.
- The Capitals have lost six of their last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games against the Capitals.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have won the third period in four of their last five road games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Capitals’ last four games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Wild’s last three games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the Wild’s last nine games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Capitals’ last 13 day games at Capital One Arena.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Pierre-Luc Dubois has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Capitals as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Jakob Chychrun has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last five games as favorites.
- Alex Tuch has scored the last goal in each of the Capitals’ last three games as favorites.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in six of the Wild’s last seven road games.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Wild’s last eight games as underdogs.
Positive Trends
After reviewing the trends, I am comfortable backing the Wild to win this one. Minnesota has covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games against the Capitals and they have won nine of their last ten games after overtime. Washington has also really struggled against Central Division opponents in recent opportunities. Take the Minnesota Wild to get the win here.