Free NHL Betting Pick on Penguins at Capitals

On Thursday night, the Washington Capitals host the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL betting  action. The Penguins (47-25-8, 102 points) are in second place in the Metropolitan Division and just trounced the Ottawa Senators, 5-3, on Tuesday. The Capitals (55-17-7, 117 points) are in first place in the Metropolitan Division but just lost at home to the New York Islanders, 4-3, on overtime.

Last night the #Pens overcame a three-goal deficit and defeated the Senators, 5-3. Photos: https://t.co/36fRtb7S48 pic.twitter.com/CEkQ8bTZ6Q

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 6, 2016

An Inside Look at the Free NHL Betting Pick on Penguins at Capitals and TV Info

When: Thursday, April 7, 7 PM ET Where: Verizon Center, Washington, D.C. TV: ROOT (Pittsburgh market), CSNB (Washington market) Stream: NHL.tv Radio: Penguins / Capitals Opening NHL Lines: TBA

Why Should You Bet on the Penguins?

The Penguins have been playing white-hot hockey for the last month, shooting past the Islanders and the Rangers to take second place in the Metropolitan Division. They have rocketed up to third in the NHL in offense (3.0 goals per game) and have moved up to sixth (2.4 goals allowed) in defense. Their penalty kill has been salty all season but now ranks sixth (84.0%). In short, this is a team that is peaking at the right time heading into the playoffs. Sidney Crosby finally has the team rolling on offense, and one of the most talented teams in the league could sweep their way through the East at this rate.

Why Should You Put Your Money on Washington?

The Capitals have been the best team in the NHL since November, and as Golden State is showing in the NBA, it’s hard to maintain that sort of dominance night in and night out, particularly in the stretch run of the season. So I wouldn’t give that loss to the Islanders too much weight, as the Islanders are fighting for a wild card slot, while the Caps hold home ice throughout the postseason. With the upstart Penguins in town, the Capitals should have plenty of focus to take control of the game.

Expert Betting Pick and Final Score Prediction

The Penguins are playing with a lot more fire than Washington is right now. I’m picking the Pens to run all over the Capitals and come out with a 4-3 win.