Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Nov 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Penguins

The Washington Capitals face the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:30 on Thursday, November 6. Our betting preview features expert NHL predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

We’re keeping our prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the -104 that the Penguins are able to secure a victory over the Capitals.

Washington Capitals have suffered successive road defeats. Their most recent game was a 6-1 home win at Capital One Arena where they beat St Louis Blues. Jakob Chychrun bagged 3 points, all of them were assists. Goalie Logan Thompson was red hot in the net, stopping 23 shots (.958).

Pittsburgh Penguins have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 4-3 loss against Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Benjamin Kindel managed two goals and Erik Karlsson had the other.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Penguins who came out on top when they last played the Caps. At PPG PAINTS Arena, a 5-2 win was recorded. The H2H over the past 10 games have seen five wins for both teams.

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

Arturs Silovs (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-12-8	3.1	.887	2
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 29.4 shots on goal, with a 16.3% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have been giving up 2.4 goals from 23.5 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.4%.

Tom Wilson is the top points scorer with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, with Dylan Strome recording 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 1.29 goal against average with a .941 save percentage.

The Penguins have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 28.0 shots on goal, with a 30.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.5 goals from 30.8 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.4%.

The top points scorer is Sidney Crosby with 13 points, 8 goals and 5 assists, while Evgeni Malkin is next in line after registering 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists. Goalie Arturs Silovs have a 2.52 GAA with a .921 SV%.

Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

This Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

There is merit in backing Pittsburgh Penguins to have the edge over the visitors in this NHL game. Especially as odds of -104 are available when it comes to this pick.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Capitals vs Penguins stats:

• Penguins have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Penguins have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Capitals have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Capitals have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Capitals have lost their last 2 games on the road.

Penguins Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There are many options to simply backing Pittsburgh to win and perhaps Winning Margin could be the way to go. We also recommend the 3-Way Moneyline and Puck Line.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Ovechkin Under 3.5 Shots -161

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals) hasn't covered the 3.5 shots on goal total in 10 of the past 10 games. This could happen again and there is betting odds of -161 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 2 - 4 Penguins

The Penguins are available to back at +1600 to secure a 4-2 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Penguins

1-0

Capitals

+6000

Penguins

+6000

2-0

Capitals

+5000

Penguins

+5000

2-1

Capitals

+1600

Penguins

+1600

3-0

Capitals

+3500

Penguins

+3500

3-1

Capitals

+2000

Penguins

+2000

3-2

Capitals

+900

Penguins

+900

4-0

Capitals

+4500

Penguins

+4500

4-1

Capitals

+1600

Penguins

+1700

4-2

Capitals

+1600

Penguins

+1600

4-3

Capitals

+1000

Penguins

+1000

5-0

Capitals

+7000

Penguins

+7500

5-1

Capitals

+2500

Penguins

+2800

5-2

Capitals

+1600

Penguins

+1700

5-3

Capitals

+2200

Penguins

+2200

5-4

Capitals

+1800

Penguins

+1900

6-0

Capitals

+11000

Penguins

+11000

6-1

Capitals

+5500

Penguins

+6000

6-2

Capitals

+3000

Penguins

+3300

6-3

Capitals

+2800

Penguins

+2900

6-4

Capitals

+4500

Penguins

+4500

6-5

Capitals

+4500

Penguins

+4500

7-1

Capitals

+9000

Penguins

+10000

7-2

Capitals

+7500

Penguins

+8000

7-3

Capitals

+5500

Penguins

+5500

7-4

Capitals

+6000

Penguins

+6000

7-5

Capitals

+9000

Penguins

+10000

7-6

Capitals

+10000

Penguins

+10000

8-2

Capitals

+12500

Penguins

+14000

8-3

Capitals

+12500

Penguins

+14000

8-4

Capitals

+11000

Penguins

+11000

8-5

Capitals

+12500

Penguins

+13000

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Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins 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 latest Moneyline odds are -102 that Pittsburgh Penguins win, while Washington Capitals have been chalked up at -118. There is a 51% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -100.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Capitals

-118

Penguins

-102

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+138

Tie

+330

Penguins

+150

Puck Line

Capitals -1.5

+205

Penguins +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the goalie and player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to NHL micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 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 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 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 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 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 3.60 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 8.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 8.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.50 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 23.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 14.3
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 23.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 13.7
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 5.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 15.7
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 11.1
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 4.8

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