Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Penguins

The Washington Capitals go up against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, April 11.

There are attractive odds about the Penguins and our betting prediction is for them to benefit from home-ice advantage and win. They can get the better of the Capitals and you can get -128.

Washington Capitals got the win in their previous game. A 4-0 triumph occurred on the road at Scotiabank Arena when playing Toronto Maple Leafs. Martin Fehervary was one of four different players on the scoresheet. For the shutout, Logan Thompson made 22 saves.

Pittsburgh Penguins won their last game 5-2, making it three on the bounce. This was a road victory at Prudential Center against New Jersey Devils. There were five different goalscorers including Erik Karlsson. Goalie Stuart Skinner played a starring role, stopping 21 shots (1.105).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Penguins have claimed consecutive wins over the Caps. Both victories were achieved at PPG PAINTS Arena, with a 5-2 followed by a 5-3 scoreline. We’ve seen six Penguins wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-21-6	2.5	.912	4
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

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

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 23.7 shots on goal, with a 14.0% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have been giving up 3.6 goals from 29.9 shots, averaging 4.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

Alexander Ovechkin is the top points scorer with 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, with Tom Wilson racking up 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.88 goal against average with a .902 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Penguins have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 4.4 goals from 27.5 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.8 goals from 26.5 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

The top points scorer is Rickard Rakell with 13 points, 10 goals and 3 assists, while Yegor Chinakhov is next in line after having 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 3.17 GAA with a .877 SV%.

Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Our expert Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

There is a strong case that Pittsburgh Penguins will end up winning and that means heading to the Moneyline. You can get a generous -128 that the home team triumph in this NHL encounter.

Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Capitals vs Penguins stats:

• Penguins have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Penguins have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Penguins have won 3 consecutive games.
• Capitals have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Capitals have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Penguins have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Penguins Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 56.2% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

Pittsburgh are available at a range of odds against the Puck Line. If you are looking for more juice, then consider this option and choose the right bet for you.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan Leonard Over 1.5 Shots -189

Ryan Leonard (Capitals) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -189.

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 3 - 5 Penguins

One bet that has caught our eye is the Penguins to claim a 5-3 correct score win. This selection is available at +2200 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Penguins

1-0

Capitals

+6000

Penguins

+6000

2-0

Capitals

+5500

Penguins

+5500

2-1

Capitals

+1600

Penguins

+1700

3-0

Capitals

+3500

Penguins

+4000

3-1

Capitals

+2000

Penguins

+2200

3-2

Capitals

+900

Penguins

+950

4-0

Capitals

+4000

Penguins

+5000

4-1

Capitals

+1600

Penguins

+1900

4-2

Capitals

+1500

Penguins

+1700

4-3

Capitals

+950

Penguins

+1000

5-0

Capitals

+6600

Penguins

+9000

5-1

Capitals

+2400

Penguins

+3000

5-2

Capitals

+1500

Penguins

+1900

5-3

Capitals

+2000

Penguins

+2200

5-4

Capitals

+1700

Penguins

+1800

6-0

Capitals

+10000

Penguins

+13000

6-1

Capitals

+5000

Penguins

+7000

6-2

Capitals

+2800

Penguins

+3500

6-3

Capitals

+2500

Penguins

+3000

6-4

Capitals

+4000

Penguins

+4500

6-5

Capitals

+4000

Penguins

+4000

7-0

Capitals

+14000

Penguins

+14000

7-1

Capitals

+8000

Penguins

+12000

7-2

Capitals

+6600

Penguins

+9000

7-3

Capitals

+4500

Penguins

+6000

7-4

Capitals

+5500

Penguins

+6000

7-5

Capitals

+9000

Penguins

+9000

7-6

Capitals

+9000

Penguins

+10000

8-1

Capitals

+13000

Penguins

+13000

8-2

Capitals

+11000

Penguins

+11000

8-3

Capitals

+11000

Penguins

+14000

8-4

Capitals

+9000

Penguins

+11000

8-5

Capitals

+12000

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.

With a 49% chance of securing victory, Pittsburgh Penguins are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of +106. Washington Capitals are the underdogs at -128 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -112.

Every National Hockey League matchup brings hundreds of team props and game lines to explore, with the top betting apps delivering a deep lineup of pre-game and in-game markets.

Moneyline

Capitals

-128

Penguins

+106

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+123

Tie

+325

Penguins

+175

Puck Line

Capitals -1.5

+194

Penguins +1.5

-244

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-108

Over 6.5

-112

Player prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Goals they might score or the number of Shots they might have.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

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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