Washington Capitals host Philadelphia Flyers (Tuesday, April 13, 2021) Latest Odds and Picks

Last year Alain Vigneault and the Flyers were celebrated as a team of the future.  Vigneault led Philadelphia to the top seed at the Toronto Bubble.  Another accomplishment was a first-round playoff series win. Following a period of mediocrity, the Flyers looked ready to contend for the Stanley Cup.  All of which makes the 2021 campaign so frustrating.  Philadelphia ranks among the biggest disappointments in NHL betting.  Meanwhile, the Capitals are getting in sync with new coach Peter Laviolette.  Washington fell into bad habits under Todd Reirden.  Laviolette needed time to recalibrate team structure.

Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals CashBet Wagering Analysis

Gamblers are incredibly frustrated with the Flyers.  Philadelphia busted a lot of bankrolls this season.  At the onset of the 2021 campaign, the Flyers were touted as a best sportsbook online favorite for the Stanley Cup.  A lot of squares loaded up in Philadelphia based on their strong 2020 performance.  What was missed by many handicappers was the lack of defensive structure by the Flyers.  Washington is going to draw a lot of casual money for this game.  Alex Ovechkin remains one of the biggest names on any NHL marquee.  Further, the Caps have Stanley Cup cache.

Flyers in Rapid Descent from Playoff Berth

Overall, Philadelphia has a betting on NHL record of 19-15-6.  Over the total has hit in 26 out of their 40 games.  Four losses in their last six games are indicative of Philadelphia’s woes.  And then four of their previous five went under the total.  NHL rankings have the Flyers 14^th for goal scoring and 21^st for the power play.  Of major concern is a mark of 31^st in the NHL for goals against and 30^th for penalty killing.

Last year, goaltender Carter Hart was a sensation for the Flyers.  Hart posted a .914 save percentage and 24-13-3 record with a 2.42 goals-against average.  Counter to that is 2021 marks of a .873 save percentage, 3.78 goals-against average, and a record of 8-10-5.

Washington Makes Capital

Late on, the Capitals have won three of their last five games.  Over the total paid in three of their previous four.  Washington has a pro hockey betting record of 26-11-4 with 23-16 over the total.  Overall, NHL metrics show the Capitals 4^th for goal scoring and 8^th for the power play.  Defensively, Washington is 19^th for goals against and 9^th for penalty killing.  Washington is in a tight race with the Islanders for the East Division top spot.

Namely, Todd Reirden was ill-equipped to coach the Capitals.  Washington hired him after winning the Stanley Cup with Barry Trotz.  Reirden never got the defensive commitment from his team that Trotz commanded to glory.  Thus, Laviolette was hired to tighten things up.  Washington doesn’t have impressive defensive stats.  However, Laviolette has them showing marked improvement.  Compared to early in the current campaign.

Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals Against the Spread

Overall, the Flyers have a hockey betting record of 2-4 on road ice.  Three of their previous four games stayed under the total.  On the other hand, the Capitals have won seven of their last nine at home.  Three of their previous four on-home ice went over the total.

To summarize, Washington has won three in a row against the Flyers.  Three of those four games went over the total.  However, Philadelphia has won three in a row at Washington.  All three of those games cleared the total.

Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals CashBet Free Pick  

In this situation, the Flyers will get an enhanced NHL gambling price.  Washington will command an entry that is above what’s actually merited.  As mentioned earlier, Philadelphia gets the money at Capital One Arena.

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