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Penguins Visit the Capitals After Crosby’s 2-Goal Game

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Thursday when the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals meet at Capital One Arena.

(Photo by Getty Images) Sidney Crosby

Pittsburgh at Washington

  • When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, April 4, 2024
  • Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia
  • Where to watch: ESPN+

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals
Moneyline

Pittsburgh Penguins   -115
Washington Capitals   -105

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals
Puck Line

Pittsburgh Penguins   -1.5 (+220)
Washington Capitals   1.5 (-270)

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals
Total

Over   6.0 (-108)
Under   6.0 (-112)

Team Record & Betting Stats

Team Record Fave Dog O/U
Pittsburgh 34-30-11 19-22 13-17 32-39-4
Washington 36-28-10 14-4 22-34 34-37-3

Pittsburgh Penguins Last 5 Games

Opp score Result line shots shots against
NJ 6-3 W 140 21 26
NYR 5-2 W 160 20 30
CLB 3-4 L -180 33 38
CLB 3-2 W -230 36 19
CAR 4-1 W 165 22 39

Washington Capitals Last 5 Games

Opp score Result line shots shots against
BUF 2-6 L 115 26 35
BOS 2-3 L 145 20 29
TOR 1-5 L 160 24 48
DET 4-3 W -125 30 33
WPG 3-0 W 120 19 27

Game Preview

It’s a rivalry. It’s a showdown. It’s a game to watch Thursday when the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Washington Capitals.

Not only is it a matchup of superstars Sidney Crosby of the Penguins and Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals, but it is also a game with implications for the tight Eastern Conference playoff race.

Washington (36-28-10, 82 points) holds the second wild-card spot in the East, with the Penguins (34-30-11, 79) three points back, with two teams between them.

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Betting Odds Trends

Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh’s last 11 games
Pittsburgh is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Pittsburgh’s last 22 games when playing Washington
Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Capitals
Washington is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington’s last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Washington’s last 22 games when playing Pittsburgh
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh Penguins Injuries

Player Status/Updated
Tristan Jarry Ques Thurs – Illness – 4/2/24
John Ludvig Ques Thurs – Illness – 4/2/24
Ryan Graves Mid April – Concussion – 3/29/24
Noel Acciari out for season – Lower Body – 3/28/24
Jansen Harkins Out indefinitely – Hand – 3/10/24
Matt Nieto Mid April – Knee – 4/1/24

Washington Capitals Injuries

Player Status/Updated
T.J. Oshie Ques Thurs – Upper Body – 4/2/24
Ethan Bear Out indefinitely – Personal – 3/28/24
Tom Wilson Elig Thurs – Poss. Suspension – 3/29/24
Nicklas Backstrom out for season – Hip – 11/8/23

NHL Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: Washington 4-3
The Pick: Washington -105 & Over 6 (-108)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $376

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