Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Flyers vs Capitals

The Philadelphia Flyers go up against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, March 31.

The best betting angle could be Under 5.5 goals, especially when it’s priced at odds of -102. The Flyers and the Capitals may fall short of the mark.

Philadelphia Flyers have claimed eight straight road wins. Their latest game was a 2-1 (OT) home triumph at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Dallas Stars. Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras scored one goal apiece. Goalie Samuel Ersson had 17 saves (.944).

Washington Capitals have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where Vegas Golden Knights were beaten 5-4 (SO) at T-Mobile Arena. The goals were shared around between four players including Dylan Strome.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Flyers who came out on top when they last played the Caps. At Xfinity Mobile Arena, a 4-1 win was recorded. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Caps have won seven.

Starting Goalies

Dan Vladar (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	24-12-7	2.5	.907	0
23/24	8-9-2	3.61	.882	0

Logan Thompson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-20-6	2.4	.913	2
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 26.8 shots on goal, with a 11.4% powerplay efficiency. The Flyers have been giving up 1.8 goals from 25.8 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.8%.

Owen Tippett is the top points scorer with 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, with Noah Cates racking up 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Daniel Vladar have a 1.96 goal against average with a .928 save percentage.

The Caps have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 24.5 shots on goal, with a 14.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.6 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.1%.

The top points scorer is Alexander Ovechkin with 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists, while Justin Sourdif is next best after registering 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.52 GAA with a .914 SV%.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The betting odds of -102 look too good to miss when it comes to backing unders on the total line. We’re expecting the scoring to be fairly modest in this NHL encounter.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Flyers vs Capitals stats:

• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Flyers games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Flyers games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Capitals games at home.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Capitals games at home.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Capitals games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 5.5 Probability

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Flyers 4 - 1 Capitals

A 4-1 win in favor of the Flyers can be backed at odds of +1700. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Flyers

Capitals

1-0

Flyers

+4500

Capitals

+4500

2-0

Flyers

+4500

Capitals

+4000

2-1

Flyers

+1300

Capitals

+1200

3-0

Flyers

+3000

Capitals

+2800

3-1

Flyers

+1800

Capitals

+1600

3-2

Flyers

+850

Capitals

+800

4-0

Flyers

+4000

Capitals

+3300

4-1

Flyers

+1700

Capitals

+1400

4-2

Flyers

+1700

Capitals

+1500

4-3

Flyers

+1150

Capitals

+1050

5-0

Flyers

+8000

Capitals

+6000

5-1

Flyers

+3000

Capitals

+2200

5-2

Flyers

+2000

Capitals

+1600

5-3

Flyers

+2800

Capitals

+2400

5-4

Flyers

+2400

Capitals

+2200

6-0

Flyers

+12500

Capitals

+9000

6-1

Flyers

+7500

Capitals

+5000

6-2

Flyers

+4000

Capitals

+3000

6-3

Flyers

+3500

Capitals

+3000

6-4

Flyers

+6000

Capitals

+5000

6-5

Flyers

+6000

Capitals

+5500

7-0

Flyers

+6000

Capitals

+14000

7-1

Flyers

+12500

Capitals

+9000

7-2

Flyers

+10000

Capitals

+7500

7-3

Flyers

+7500

Capitals

+6000

7-4

Flyers

+8000

Capitals

+7000

7-5

Flyers

+12500

Capitals

+12000

7-6

Flyers

+14000

Capitals

+13000

8-1

Flyers

+14000

Capitals

+14000

8-2

Flyers

+14000

Capitals

+13000

8-3

Flyers

+14000

Capitals

+14000

8-4

Flyers

+14000

Capitals

+12500

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Philadelphia Flyers vs Washington Capitals Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Washington Capitals are -133 favorites to win and that means a 57% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Philadelphia Flyers are trading at +112.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -120.

Whether you're placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there's no shortage of options to match your strategy.

Moneyline

Flyers

+112

Capitals

-133

3-Way Moneyline

Flyers

+175

Tie

+320

Capitals

+123

Puck Line

Flyers +1.5

-227

Capitals -1.5

+180

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-102

Over 5.5

-120

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Philadelphia Flyers Stats

Washington Capitals Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 11
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 11.7
• Faceoff Wins : 25
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 24.8
• Hits: 22.3
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.5

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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