Flyers vs Capitals Odds and Picks – Best Bet for NHL on TNT

• Losing streaks are on the line as the Washington Capitals host the Philadelphia Flyers
• The Capitals ride a four-game losing streak while the Flyers have lost seven straight
• Read on for all the odds and trends ahead of Wednesday night’s matchup at Capital One Arena

The race for the bottom of the Metropolitan Division standings heats up on Wednesday, when the Washington Capitals play host to the Philadelphia Flyers. The Capitals saw their current losing streak extend to four games with Saturday’s 4-0 home loss to Colorado, and now sit just one point up on last-place Columbus in the divisional standings. The Flyers arrive in Washington ride a seven-game slide, capped by Monday’s 5-2 loss to Calgary, and now sit just one point up on the slumping Capitals.

Start time is set for 7:30pm ET at Capital One Arena, with all the action televised on TNT.

Despite their current slide, the Capitals have emerged as heavy -225 favorites on Wednesday’s NHL odds, and sport +110 odds to cover on the puck line. The Flyers lag as +185 underdogs, while the total is pegged at 6.0.

Flyers vs Capitals Odds

Odds as of November 22 at Caesars Sportsbook.

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Flyers vs Capitals Recent History

Wednesday night’s matchup marks the first of four regular-season meetings between these Metropolitan Division rivals. These clubs split four games last season, with the Capitals romping to a 9-2 victory in their most recent date on April 12.

Overall, these clubs have taken turns posting wins over their past six clashes, ending a five-game win streak for the Capitals. Three of their past five contests have ended in a 2-1 score. That low scoring has helped the UNDER payout in five of their past seven matchups.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Outlook

The Flyers’ fast start to the season has become but a distant memory after the team’s seventh straight loss on Monday night. With their 5-2 defeat at the hands of the visiting Flames, the Flyers have now surrendered a hefty 4.71 goals per game during their current slide, which has featured five losses by multi-goal margins. Things have also gone particularly bad on the road, where Philly has now lost six of seven while scoring two or fewer goals on five occasions.

Flyers lose, you gotta feel bad for Carter Hart on this one.. 0 support. pic.twitter.com/Ajkbfy3vs4

— Skyler Walker (@walkerflyers) November 16, 2022

Goaltender Carter Hart has seen his fast start fizzle. Hart impressed out of the gate, allowing just two goals per game while going 6-0-2 over his first eight outings. However, the 24-year-old has quickly become the goat while losing six straight and amassing a middling save percentage of just .876 over that stretch.

Injuries continue to be a concern, with the list of sidelined players including Cam Atkinson, Sean Couturier, Scott Laughton, James van Riemsdyk, and Travis Konecny. However, Kevin Hayes has continued to power the offense with nine points in nine games, and Owen Tippett has recorded five points in five games.

Washington Capitals Betting Outlook

Things have not gone much better for the Capitals during their current swoon. With Saturday’s 4-0 loss to the Avalanche, the Capitals have now allowed five goals per game during their current 0-3-1 run, and have been limited to one or fewer goals in two of their past three home contests. Indeed, the Washington offense has largely gone MIA since opening the season on a 4-3-0 run, scoring two or fewer goals eight times while losing 10 of their past 13.

It's official. With their 4-0 L to the Avalance, the Capitals have lost 9 of their last 11 games and 4 in a row. pic.twitter.com/bZkSACPZhs

— Ian Oland (@ianoland) November 20, 2022

Like the Flyers, the Capitals’ depth has been seriously tested since getting slammed by a rash of injuries that has claimed the likes of Tom Wilson, TJ Oshie, Carl Hagelin, and Connor Brown. Complicating matters is the recent pedestrian play of stars Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov, who have combined to score just one total goal over the past six games.

Despite those struggles, there are reasons to be hopeful. The Capitals’ current swoon has not developed due to a lack of effort, with Washington shooters peppering opposing goaltenders with an average of 41.7 shots on goal over the past three games. However, the club must do a better job on special teams after scoring just one power-play goal over their past six contests while surrendering five goals while down a man over their past four outings.

Flyers vs Capitals Prediction

Wednesday’s matchup provides the Capitals with a golden opportunity to finally cash in, as long as they can maintain their recent offensive intensity. However, that success will depend on expected starting goaltender overcoming his recent troubles after allowing 12 total goals over less than seven periods of action in his past three outings.

The Pick: Capitals -1.5 (+110); OVER 6.0 (-110)