Flyers vs. Capitals NHL Prediction
With the total sitting at 6.5 goals, is the over in play tonight when the surging Flyers visit the Capitals at 7:00 p.m. ET in Washington?
Game Snapshot
037 Philadelphia Flyers (+135) at 038 Washington Capitals (-150); o/u 6.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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Public Betting Information
According to our NHL Public Betting Information page, 66% of the betting tickets wagered at online sportsbooks are on the Capitals to win on the money line.
Philadelphia Flyers Fantasy Spin
Brian Elliott will start on Wednesday night against Washington. Elliott last played on Feb. 20 in a 4-3 overtime win over Columbus. He has a 15-7-4 record this season with a 2.90 goals-against average and .899 save percentage in 30 games played.
Washington Capitals Fantasy Spin
Braden Holtby will be between the pipes on Wednesday night against Philadelphia. Holtby is coming off a 4-3 victory over Minnesota on Sunday, which stretched his win streak to three straight games. He has a 24-13-5 record this season with a 3.12 goals-against average and .898 save percentage in 45 appearances.
Our Prediction
The over is 9-1-1 in the Flyers’ last 11 games overall, is 21-8 in their last 29 road games and is 20-8-1 in their last 29 games versus Eastern Conference competition. The over has been equally as profitable on the other side, cashing in 27 of the Capitals’ last 36 home games and going 34-16-1 in their last 51 games coming off a win. Finally, the over is 8-1-1 in Washington’s last 10 games versus Eastern Conference competition as well.
Wednesday NHL Prediction: Flyers/Capitals OVER 6.5
