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Flyers vs. Capitals Prediction, Odds, and Player Props: What Kind of Philly Team Shows Up in Washington?
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The Philadelphia Flyers are finally back from the Olympic break and kick off their home stretch in Washington on Wednesday night.
Currently sitting with a record of 25-20-11 (61 points), the Orange and Black are desperately trying to claw their way closer to the Capitals, who hold a 29-23-7 record (65 points). In football terms, this is a “four-point swing” game; a win keeps Philadelphia’s postseason pulse audible, while a loss might have fans looking up draft lottery odds on Tankathon. All eyes will be on Matvei Michkov as he returns from a Dominican retreat hopefully with good fitness and in a good frame of mind. While Washington has enjoyed a more potent offense this season, the Flyers are looking to muddy the waters in the neutral zone and drag the hosts into a grind. Will the break serve as a reset button, or will they remind us all why we have trust issues? Let’s dive in.
Flyers vs. Capitals Odds
Here are the current odds for tonight’s matchup, a consensus of legal sportsbooks:
- Moneyline: Flyers (+130), Capitals (-153)
- Puck Line: Flyers +1.5 (-190), Capitals -1.5 (+160)
- Total: O/U 6.0 Goals
Flyers vs. Capitals Prediction
If you enjoy heartburn and trusting teams that refuse to help themselves, by all means, look at the road dog here. For everyone else, the smart money stays in D.C.
Pick: Washington Capitals Moneyline (-153)
Who knows what we get from the Flyers on Wednesday night. Before the break, they went 1-4 in their last 5 games and they are a miserable 1-6 straight up against Washington in their last 7 meetings. To make matters worse, the Flyers are just 1-3 in their last 4 road tilts. It’s hard to bet on them despite the unpredictability of the Olympic reset.
While Philadelphia road games are undeniably entertaining—the Over has hit in 90% of their last 10 away games—that usually implies they are giving up goals in bunches like a prevent defense that prevents nothing. The Capitals are 7-2 at home recently against opponents with losing records and have won 3 of their last 4 at Capital One Arena. Washington owns this series right now.
Best Player Props for Flyers vs. Capitals
While betting on the Flyers to win might be an exercise in masochism, betting on individual players is a time-honored tradition. We’ve combed through the wreckage of Philadelphia’s recent box scores to find the few bright spots where effort—or at least sheer volume—might pay off.
Sean Couturier Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
The bar here is so low it’s practically buried in the ice, yet this feels like one of the safest plays on the board. We aren’t asking for a hat trick; we just need the Captain to direct the puck toward the net twice in sixty minutes. Couturier has managed to clear this modest hurdle in five straight games, averaging 2.6 shots on goal during that stretch.
Coots has exceeded 1.5 shots in four straight games following a loss. Given that the Flyers are coming into this one on a1-4 slide, you can bank on Couturier trying to lead by example. The man has 668 Corsi For events this season; eventually, a couple of those have to hit the goaltender.
Owen Tippett Over 2.5 Shots on Goal
If there is one thing Owen Tippett loves more than breathing, it’s shooting the puck. He plays hockey with a “shoot first, ask questions never” mentality that Pennsylvania sports betting enthusiasts absolutely adore. Tippett has exceeded 2.5 shots on goal in 10 of his last 15 games, averaging a healthy 3.1 shots per contest in that span.
Tippett leads the roster in pure chaos creation, posting a massive 62 wrist shots this season. He’s essentially the deep-threat wide receiver of this offense—he just needs a little space to let it rip. While he has struggled slightly against losing teams recently, he generally treats opposing goaltenders like arcade targets. Expect him to let it fly early and often, especially if Philadelphia falls behind and desperation sets in.