Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Oilers

The Washington Capitals clash with the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Saturday, January 24.

The Oilers should be able to come out on top against the Capitals in regulation time. Our best prediction is to back them on the 3-Way Moneyline where a juicy -105 can be landed.

Washington Capitals won their previous game 3-1. This was a road victory at Scotiabank Saddledome against Calgary Flames. Alexei Protas, Alexander Ovechkin and Hendrix Lapierre each scored one goal. Goalie Logan Thompson was red hot in this one, making 25 saves (.962).

Edmonton Oilers have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Rogers Place, they were turned over 6-2 by Pittsburgh Penguins. Matthew Savoie and Jake Walman scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 7-4 win for the Caps at Capital One Arena when they last played the Oilers. The Caps have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Oilers. They’ve landed 5 wins from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-8-3	3.5	.879	1
23/24	25-16-7	2.67	.911	6

Connor Ingram (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-10-3	2.6	.899	2
23/24	23-21-3	2.91	.907	6

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have been giving up 3.2 goals from 30.3 shots, averaging 4.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.0%.

John Carlson is the top points scorer with 12 points, 1 goal and 11 assists, with Alexander Ovechkin recording 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.46 goal against average with a .911 save percentage.

The Oilers have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 32.0 shots on goal, with a 22.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.2 goals from 24.5 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.0%.

The top points scorer is Connor McDavid with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, while Evan Bouchard is next in line after registering 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 1.38 GAA with a .947 SV%, including one shutout.

Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

Our Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that there will be a home win in this NHL clash. You can currently get -105 about a regulation time win which looks like great odds.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our NHL analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our hockey predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.

Key Capitals vs Oilers stats:

• Capitals have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Capitals have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Oilers 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach Hyman Over 2.5 Shots -161

Zach Hyman (Oilers) has had Over 2.5 shots on goal in 8 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -161 that this happens.

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 2 - 4 Oilers

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Oilers to win 4-2. The odds of +1400 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Oilers

1-0

Capitals

+7000

Oilers

+6600

2-0

Capitals

+7000

Oilers

+5500

2-1

Capitals

+2000

Oilers

+1700

3-0

Capitals

+5500

Oilers

+3300

3-1

Capitals

+2800

Oilers

+1900

3-2

Capitals

+1100

Oilers

+900

4-0

Capitals

+7000

Oilers

+3500

4-1

Capitals

+2500

Oilers

+1400

4-2

Capitals

+2000

Oilers

+1400

4-3

Capitals

+1100

Oilers

+900

5-0

Capitals

+12000

Oilers

+5500

5-1

Capitals

+4000

Oilers

+1900

5-2

Capitals

+2400

Oilers

+1300

5-3

Capitals

+2500

Oilers

+1800

5-4

Capitals

+1900

Oilers

+1600

6-0

Capitals

+1900

Oilers

+7500

6-1

Capitals

+9000

Oilers

+4000

6-2

Capitals

+4500

Oilers

+2200

6-3

Capitals

+3500

Oilers

+2000

6-4

Capitals

+4500

Oilers

+3400

6-5

Capitals

+4000

Oilers

+3500

7-0

Capitals

+4000

Oilers

+11000

7-1

Capitals

+14000

Oilers

+6000

7-2

Capitals

+11000

Oilers

+5000

7-3

Capitals

+7000

Oilers

+3500

7-4

Capitals

+6600

Oilers

+4500

7-5

Capitals

+10000

Oilers

+7500

7-6

Capitals

+10000

Oilers

+9000

8-1

Capitals

+10000

Oilers

+10000

8-2

Capitals

+10000

Oilers

+8000

8-3

Capitals

+10000

Oilers

+9000

8-4

Capitals

+12500

Oilers

+7500

8-5

Capitals

+14000

Oilers

+10000

9-2

Capitals

+14000

Oilers

+14000

9-3

Capitals

+14000

Oilers

+14000

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Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers 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.

The Edmonton Oilers odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -169 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 63% chance of winning. Washington Capitals are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +140.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are -123.

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Moneyline

Capitals

+140

Oilers

-169

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+250

Tie

+340

Oilers

-116

Puck Line

Capitals +1.5

-169

Oilers -1.5

+138

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+102

Over 6.5

-123

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 12.2
• Blocks: 8.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 19.1
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.7
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.8
• Hits: 16
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 32
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 7.8
• Faceoff Wins : 22.2
• Hits: 15.8
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 16.8
• Blocks: 10.7
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.1

Injuries & Suspensions

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