Capitals vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 5

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The Washington Capitals (17-9-2, riding a six-game winning streak) hit the road against the Anaheim Ducks (16-10-1) at Honda Center. The contest on Friday, Dec. 5 starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Friday's contest.

The Ducks are 5-5-0 in the last 10 games, putting up 28 total goals (three power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 11.1%). They have conceded 32 goals to their opponents.

Capitals vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Capitals 4, Ducks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-141)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

  • The Capitals have a 17-9-2 record overall, with a 1-2-3 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
  • Washington has eight points (4-3-0) in the seven games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the four games this season the Capitals recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
  • Washington has finished 1-1-1 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering three points).
  • The Capitals are 15-4-1 in the 20 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 31 points).
  • In the 10 games when Washington has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 9-1-0 record (18 points).
  • In the 16 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 9-6-1 (19 points).
  • The Capitals have been outshot by opponents eight times, and went 7-1-0 (14 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks have posted a record of 6-1-7 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 16-10-1.
  • In the 10 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
  • This season the Ducks scored just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
  • Anaheim has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored two goals.
  • The Ducks have scored three or more goals 19 times, earning 30 points from those matchups (15-4-0).
  • This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a single power-play goal in seven games and picked up 11 points with a record of 5-1-1.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 8-4-1 (17 points).
  • The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Ducks went 8-4-0 in those contests (16 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Capitals Rank Capitals AVG Ducks AVG Ducks Rank
2nd 3.5 Goals Scored 3.48 3rd
2nd 2.46 Goals Allowed 3.37 24th
8th 29.5 Shots 30.1 4th
5th 25.6 Shots Allowed 29.3 24th
21st 17.28% Power Play % 18.68% 17th
28th 72.94% Penalty Kill % 75% 27th

Capitals vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

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