How to Pick the Capitals vs. Utah Hockey Club Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 18

Published 12:39 am Monday, November 18, 2024

Monday’s contest that pits the Washington Capitals against the Utah Hockey Club, which starts at 9:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before making any wagers.

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Capitals vs. Utah Hockey Club Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.6 goals)

  • Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Monday’s total of 6.5 goals 10 times this season.
  • Six of Utah’s games have ended with over 6.5 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for seven goals per game, 0.5 more than the over/under for this contest.
  • The 6.1 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.4 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -115

  • In the seven times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 5-2 in those games.
  • Washington is 5-2 (winning 71.4% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter.
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 53.5% to win.

Utah Hockey Club Moneyline: -105

  • Utah has claimed an upset victory four times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 11 games as the underdog).
  • The Utah Hockey Club have four wins in games when their odds are -105 or longer on the moneyline (in 11 opportunities).
  • Utah has a 51.2% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Utah 3

Capitals Points Leaders

  • A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has recorded 26 points.
  • Having scored 13 goals and adding 10 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is excelling for Washington through 17 games.
  • On 48 shots (for 12 goals) and seven assists, Connor McMichael has recorded 19 points this season.
  • In the nine games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .913, 18th in the league.

Utah Hockey Club Points Leaders

  • Clayton Keller’s six goals and nine assists in 17 games give him 15 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Dylan Guenther has made a big impact for Utah this season with 14 points, thanks to seven goals and seven assists.
  • Nick Schmaltz has scored zero goals and contributed 12 assists for Utah, giving him a point total of 12.
  • Connor Ingram has an .878 save percentage (54th in the league), with 281 total saves, while conceding 39 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 6-3-3 record between the posts for Utah this season.

Capitals’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/13/2024 Maple Leafs L 4-3 Home -148
11/15/2024 Avalanche W 5-2 Away +146
11/17/2024 Golden Knights W 5-2 Away +107
11/18/2024 Utah Hockey Club Away -115
11/21/2024 Avalanche Home
11/23/2024 Devils Home
11/25/2024 Panthers Away

Utah Hockey Club’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/9/2024 Predators L 4-0 Away +135
11/13/2024 Hurricanes W 4-1 Home +172
11/15/2024 Golden Knights L 4-2 Home +107
11/18/2024 Capitals Home -105
11/21/2024 Bruins Away
11/23/2024 Penguins Away
11/24/2024 Maple Leafs Away

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Washington vs. Utah Game Info

  • Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Venue: Delta Center

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