Washington Capitals - Pittsburgh Penguins predictions and free betting tips [04/04/2024]

The regular NHL season 2023-2024's meeting gets underway between competitors from the Eastern Conference. Night hockey fans can anticipate a clash between Washington and Pittsburgh.

"Washington"

The Washington-based club has participated in 74 official matches of the 2023-2024 NHL regular season. With 74 games played and 82 points accumulated, Washington has claimed the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference's league table. As the 2023-2024 season continues, the team’s mediocre performance is causing a risk of not making the Stanley Cup playoffs. Currently, Washington holds the 8th position in the Eastern Conference league table, and its playoff participation isn't yet secured. Washington's position in the league table isn’t very stable, considering it only holds the 8th place in the Eastern Conference.

Fierce competition from other capital teams could bump Washington from 8th position, leaving Alexander Ovechkin out of the Stanley Cup race. As of now, Washington's main competitors are represented by Pittsburgh, Islanders, and Detroit. The red and whites have the same number of points as Washington, trailing only in additional indicators. Speaking of game performance, Washington's are average, especially among teams vying for a Stanley Cup playoff spot. It’s worth highlighting their least number of goals scored among all conference teams. 

"Pittsburgh"

Pittsburgh's ice hockey team has played 75 official matches in the 2023-2024 NHL regular season. With 79 points from 75 games, Pittsburgh holds the 11th position in the Eastern Conference league table. In the 2023-2024 season, the Penguins haven’t been performing as solidly as they could, and are fighting to enter the Stanley Cup playoffs. Currently, Pittsburgh is 11th in the Eastern Conference league table, but they still have a good shot at making the main hockey trophy competition.

It won't be very problematic for Pittsburgh's players to enter the Eastern Conference's top 8, provided they win frequently and gather more points. Currently, Pittsburgh is trailing Washington, who occupies the 8th position, by only 3 points. The aim is to accumulate as many points as possible trying to pass Detroit and Islanders, especially as the matches against these direct competitors will happen. The match against Detroit is scheduled for 12th April, and the regular championship will conclude with a meeting against Islanders. Pittsburgh sets itself apart by conceding fewer goals than those leading the pack who have already secured their playoff position. 

Head-to-Head

Pittsburgh and Washington have faced-off in 89 matches. Pittsburgh claim 47 victories, while Washington has emerged stronger in 42 encounters.

Forecast on Total

Pittsburgh's ITO, should be more than 2 goals scored.

Prediction

Pittsburgh will win in regular time. The Penguins have performed much better in their recent matches, suffering only one defeat, while the capital's club seems to be doing everything to end the season in April. Washington has lost three consecutive matches, twice spectacularly and without much of a fight against favorites.