The Penguins will play the Capitals on Friday, November 8th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:38 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024-25 NHL regular season is off the ground for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. Let's review some key performance data in time for the puck drop at center circle. Though it's still early, keep tabs on the following stats as the season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Penguins have started the 2024-25 regular season with a 87.33 power ranking. The Washington Capitals currently posses a 96.00 power ranking as the season gets underway.
- Away Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 2-5-2 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league so far for away team wins. The Pittsburgh Penguins currently rank 1st for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals have begun 2024-25 regular season with a 7-1-0 record as a home team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for home team wins, while they also sit 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this early stage in the regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 10th (42), with the Washington Capitals ranking 5th (49) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team, the Pittsburgh Penguins stand 1st (59), while the Washington Capitals rank 17th (35) so far in the NHL 2024-25 regular season.
- Team Records - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 5-8-2 record, with the Washington Capitals owning a 9-3-0 record in the first weeks of the regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The 2024-25 NHL season is now underway...and the Pittsburgh Penguins are facing off against the Washington Capitals.
The Penguins have a 5-8-2 record, while the Capitals are sitting pretty at 9-3-0. It's a battle of the standings as these two teams collide on the ice.
Pittsburgh has scored 42 goals, but Washington has netted 49 so far. Will the Penguins be able to keep up with the Capitals' high-powered offense?
Before the puck drops, make sure to review the odds...check out our hockey betting sportsbooks...and look at the prop bets available below. (Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com.)
So grab your wands and get ready for a magical matchup between these two fierce rivals. It's sure to be a game full of twists, turns, and...well, you never know with these teams. May the best team emerge victorious on this enchanted evening of hockey!
Best Penguins at Capitals Odds
| Underdog Pittsburgh Penguins | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| Underdog Pittsburgh Penguins | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Penguins are the +160 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +125 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Penguins are +1.5 -150 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Penguins
Capitals
11/08/24 7:38pm EST | +160-200 |
- Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $160 at +160 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 38.46%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $50 at -200 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 66.67%.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
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Penguins
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
11/08/24 7:38pm EST | Yes -200No +150Bet |
Penguins
Total Goals
PIT at WSH 11/08/24 7:38pm EST | 2.5 o -1402.5 u +100Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
PIT at WSH 11/08/24 7:38pm EST | 3.5 o -1353.5 u -105Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at WSH 11/08/24 7:38pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Washington Capitals | 33 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 0.697 | 48 | 23 | 124 | 85 | +39.0 | 11-4-2 | 12-4-0 | 0-0 | 7-2-1 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 35 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 0.429 | 35 | 14 | 105 | 130 | -25.0 | 9-7-2 | 6-8-3 | 1-2 | 6-3-1 | L1 |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Washington Capitals Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Penguins | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +2000 Bet |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Washington Capitals Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, November 8th, 2024 at 7:38 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.