Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Golden Knights

The Washington Capitals meet the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:30 on Saturday, March 28.

There could be a shortage of goals between the Capitals and the Golden Knights, leading us to a prediction of Under 6.5 goals. There are appealing odds of -133 for this outcome.

Washington Capitals won their previous game by a 7-4 scoreline. It was on the road against Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Alexander Ovechkin scored a hat trick and was +3 overall.

Vegas Golden Knights have lost their last three home games, most recently suffering a 4-3 (OT) defeat to Edmonton Oilers at T-Mobile Arena. Mark Stone recorded two goals and Ivan Barbashev scored the other.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Caps and the Knights saw the former win. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Capital One Arena. The Caps have beaten the Knights on three consecutive occasions. Going back over 10 meetings, they have lost 6 of the past 10 head-to-head clashes.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-20-6	2.4	.914	2
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

Adin Hill (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-9-4	3.1	.868	1
23/24	19-12-2	2.71	.909	2

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 24.6 shots on goal, with a 11.1% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have been giving up 2.5 goals from 29.9 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.7%.

Alexander Ovechkin is the top points scorer with 6 points, 5 goals and 1 assist, with Ryan Leonard recording 5 points, 4 goals and 1 assist, in the past 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.33 goal against average with a .921 save percentage.

The Knights have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.1 goals from 28.8 shots on goal, with a 10.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 21.0 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.9%.

The top points scorer is Pavel Dorofeyev with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, while Ivan Barbashev is next best after having 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Adin Hill have a 2.48 GAA with a .884 SV%, including one shutout.

Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

We bring you the complete Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The teams could struggle to light the lamp in this NHL encounter and the -133 has plenty of appeal for Unders to happen. The success of this bet depends on six or less goals to be scored.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together hockey forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our NHL predictions.

Key Capitals vs Golden Knights stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Capitals games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Capitals games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Golden Knights games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Golden Knights games.

Under 6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ivan Barbashev Over 1.5 Shots -125

Ivan Barbashev (Golden Knights) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -125 currently available.

Latest Ivan Barbashev Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+270

First

+1700

Assists

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-110

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 4 - 1 Golden Knights

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +2000 and it involves the Capitals winning 4-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Golden Knights

1-0

Capitals

+5500

Knights

+5000

2-0

Capitals

+5500

Knights

+4500

2-1

Capitals

+1500

Knights

+1400

3-0

Capitals

+4000

Knights

+2900

3-1

Capitals

+2200

Knights

+1700

3-2

Capitals

+900

Knights

+800

4-0

Capitals

+5500

Knights

+3400

4-1

Capitals

+2000

Knights

+1400

4-2

Capitals

+1800

Knights

+1400

4-3

Capitals

+1100

Knights

+950

5-0

Capitals

+10000

Knights

+6000

5-1

Capitals

+3500

Knights

+2000

5-2

Capitals

+2200

Knights

+1400

5-3

Capitals

+2800

Knights

+2000

5-4

Capitals

+2000

Knights

+1800

6-0

Capitals

+15000

Knights

+9000

6-1

Capitals

+9000

Knights

+4500

6-2

Capitals

+4500

Knights

+2500

6-3

Capitals

+3500

Knights

+2500

6-4

Capitals

+5500

Knights

+4000

6-5

Capitals

+5000

Knights

+4500

7-0

Capitals

+5000

Knights

+13000

7-1

Capitals

+14000

Knights

+8000

7-2

Capitals

+11000

Knights

+6600

7-3

Capitals

+7500

Knights

+5000

7-4

Capitals

+7500

Knights

+5500

7-5

Capitals

+11000

Knights

+10000

7-6

Capitals

+12000

Knights

+11000

8-1

Capitals

+12000

Knights

+12500

8-2

Capitals

+12000

Knights

+11000

8-3

Capitals

+12000

Knights

+11000

8-4

Capitals

+14000

Knights

+10000

8-5

Capitals

+14000

Knights

+13000

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Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights 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 sportsbooks have Vegas Golden Knights at -161 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 62% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. At +132, Washington Capitals are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +110.

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Moneyline

Capitals

+132

Knights

-161

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+210

Tie

+310

Knights

+106

Puck Line

Capitals +1.5

-189

Knights -1.5

+152

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

There is +125 available that Alex Ovechkin finds the net at anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +950.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+125

Anytime

+950

Jack Eichel (Knights)

First

+150

Anytime

+1000

Mark Stone (Knights)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+190

Anytime

+1200

Mitch Marner (Knights)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+250

Anytime

+1700

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Pierre-Luc Dubois (Capitals)

First

+310

Anytime

+2000

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

First

+340

Anytime

+2000

Reilly Smith (Knights)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Justin Sourdif (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Brett Howden (Knights)

First

+575

Anytime

+3500

Shea Theodore (Knights)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Colton Sissons (Knights)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

First

+850

Anytime

+5000

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Cole Smith (Knights)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Nic Dowd (Knights)

First

+1100

Anytime

+6600

Brayden McNabb (Knights)

First

+1300

Anytime

+5500

Ivan Miroshnichenko (Capitals)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

Brandon Duhaime (Capitals)

First

+1400

Anytime

+8000

Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals)

First

+1500

Anytime

+6600

Martin Fehervary (Capitals)

First

+1500

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-110

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-110

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-118

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Pierre-Luc Dubois (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Player Shots

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-145

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+120

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

+110

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-154

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-161

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-110

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

Aliaksei Protas (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-105

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 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 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 25.2
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 24.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 13.3
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 21.5
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 31.7
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.3

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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