Penguins vs Capitals Betting Odds, Trends, & Free Pick [Game 2]

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Jay Cooper
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Pittsburgh (1-0) at Washington (0-1)
When: Saturday, April 29th 2017
Where: Verizon Center, Washington, DC
Time: 8:05 ET | TV: NBC

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The Washington Capitals are on the verge of digging a deep hole to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their second round series as the defending Stanley Cup Champions look to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven set. Captain Sidney Crosby scored two goals in 52 seconds to begin the second period and Nick Bonino notched the game winner in the third period as the Penguins beat the Capitals 3-2 on the road in Game 1. It was Crosby’s franchise high-tying 51st career multi-point postseason performance and the superstar is riding a five-game point streak (four goals, five assists). Crosby has 17 points (10 goals, seven assists) in 14 playoff contests against the Capitals. Bonino continues to torment the Capitals, ending last year’s second-round series with the overtime winner in Game 6 and scoring and setting up a goal during the regular season before converting on a breakaway with 7:24 remaining in the third period on Thursday. Marc-Andre Fleury made 15 of his 33 saves in the third period Thursday to improve to 5-1 in the playoffs with an impressive .934 save percentage. Left-winger Carl Hagelin participated in a full-contact practice Friday and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 after being sidelined since March 10th with a lower-body injury.

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The Capitals controlled the game from the onset to the tune of an 83-41 advantage in attempted shots – and 35-21 in actual ones – in the series opener, but Alex Ovechkin’s second-period goal came after Crosby scored his two quick goals. Evgeny Kuznetsov tied the game in the third period as it looked like the Capitals might have been able to take the opener, but Bonino silenced the crowd and the Capitals couldn’t get past Fleury late in the game. Ovechkin used some colorful language to express his displeasure with the officials failing to call any penalties against Pittsburgh in Game 1, while fellow teammate and former Penguin defenseman Matt Niskanen offered the more politically correct take of “no comment.” Braden Holtby stopped 18 of the 21 shots he faced. T.J. Oshie has at least a point in eight of his last nine playoff games dating back to last year and has seven points (five goals, two assists) in his last seven postseason meetings versus Pittsburgh. The Capitals’ stars usually come to play in Game 2 of a playoff series, with Ovechkin (10 goals, six assists) and C Nicklas Backstrom (seven goals, eight assists) excelling while Holtby owns a 1.63 goals-against average and a .950 save percentage in his Game 2 career.

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The Capitals are frustrated right now and themselves and the officials and Pittsburgh has them right where they want. Nobody should have any real confidence that Washington can succeed in the playoffs due to their recent history. I think the Pens are going to snatch this Game 2 and maybe sweep the Capitals.

Pick: Penguins +125

W/L TRENDS

Pittsburgh
  • Penguins are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
  • Penguins are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
  • Penguins are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
  • Penguins are 5-1 in their last 6 Conference Semifinals games.
  • Penguins are 12-4 in their last 16 games following a win.
  • Penguins are 43-16 in their last 59 vs. Metropolitan.
  • Penguins are 53-21 in their last 74 games playing on 1 days rest.
  • Penguins are 65-28 in their last 93 vs. Eastern Conference.
  • Penguins are 52-23 in their last 75 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Washington
  • Capitals are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. Metropolitan.
  • Capitals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Capitals are 39-12 in their last 51 games playing on 1 days rest.
  • Capitals are 38-13 in their last 51 home games.
  • Capitals are 50-19 in their last 69 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
  • Capitals are 39-16 in their last 55 overall.
  • Capitals are 63-28 in their last 91 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
  • Capitals are 9-4 in their last 13 Saturday games.
  • Capitals are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. Eastern Conference.
  • Capitals are 51-25 in their last 76 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
  • Capitals are 1-5 in their last 6 Conference Semifinals games.

OU TRENDS

Pittsburgh
  • Under is 3-1-2 in Penguins last 6 Conference Semifinals games.
  • Over is 14-5-1 in Penguins last 20 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
  • Over is 8-3 in Penguins last 11 Saturday games.
  • Over is 5-2 in Penguins last 7 road games.
  • Over is 41-18-7 in Penguins last 66 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
  • Over is 29-14-1 in Penguins last 44 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
  • Over is 33-16-2 in Penguins last 51 games playing on 1 days rest.
Washington
  • Under is 5-0 in Capitals last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
  • Under is 8-0-3 in Capitals last 11 vs. Metropolitan.
  • Under is 5-0 in Capitals last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
  • Under is 7-1 in Capitals last 8 home games.
  • Under is 6-1 in Capitals last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
  • Under is 4-1-1 in Capitals last 6 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Under is 12-3-6 in Capitals last 21 Conference Semifinals games.
  • Under is 14-4-2 in Capitals last 20 vs. Eastern Conference.
  • Under is 8-3-1 in Capitals last 12 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

  • Home team is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
  • Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
  • Penguins are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

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