The Washington Capitals and Calgary Flames meet Monday in NHL action at the Scotiabank Saddledome. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames prediction.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals recently beat the Kraken and Canucks while losing to the Oilers. The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.62 goals per game and are scoring on 19.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Strome leads Washington with 22 goals, John Carlson has 34 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 220 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3.06 goals per game and are killing 79.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 96 goals on 870 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 87 goals on 1,008 shots.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames recently beat the Golden Knights and Canadiens while losing to the Avalanche. The Calgary Flames are averaging 3.15 goals per game and are scoring on 14.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Blake Coleman leads Calgary with 28 goals, Nazem Kadri has 36 assists and Mikael Backlund has 185 shots on goal. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 84.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 108 goals on 1,194 shots faced, and Dan Vladar has given up 68 goals on 574 shots.

Calgary Flames Team Facts

• The Flames have lost each of their last seven Monday games as favorites.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Flames have won the third period in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites following a win.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Flames’ last four home games against opponents on a winning streak.

Washington Capitals Team Facts

• The Capitals have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against the Flames.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Capitals have won the second period in six of their last seven games against the Flames.

Washington Capitals vs Calgary Flames prediction

The Calgary Flames should be getting the benefit of the doubt at home, where 18 of their 33 wins have come this season. However, the Washington Capitals have played the better hockey over the last couple of weeks, and that includes back to back road wins in the underdog role. DOnt look now, but the Caps have turned their season around, and they’ve given themselves a chance to steal a playoff spot. The Flames are in a much worse position. The Capitals have won 7 of their last 9 games against the Flames. We’re getting plus money with the team that still has something to play for. Give me the Capitals.