The Capitals will play the Islanders on Friday, December 29th, 2023. 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 2023-24 NHL regular season is off the ground for the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders. 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 Washington Capitals have started the 2023-24 regular season with a 92.00 power ranking. The New York Islanders currently posses a 91.33 power ranking as the season gets underway.
- Away Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals have a 2-1-1 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the league so far for away team wins. The Washington Capitals currently rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home New York Islanders - The New York Islanders have begun 2023-24 regular season with a 3-2-3 record as a home team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for home team wins, while they also sit 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this early stage in the regular season, the Washington Capitals rank 21st (28), with the New York Islanders ranking 19th (31) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team, the Washington Capitals stand 16th (36), while the New York Islanders rank 16th (36) so far in the NHL 2023-24 regular season.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 6-4-2 record, with the New York Islanders owning a 5-4-3 record in the first weeks of the regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, wizards and witches, gather ‘round for a spellbinding showdown… The Washington Capitals take on the New York Islanders in a mystical clash on Saturday, November 11th, 2023. The enchanting 2023-24 NHL season is now underway, and both teams are hungry for victory…
In the early stages of this fantastical season, the Capitals hold a 6-4-2 standing, while the Islanders boast a 5-4-3 record. The Capitals have conjured 28 goals, whereas the Islanders have summoned 31 goals. It’s a fierce battle on the ice, where the power of the puck reigns supreme…
Before the puck drops, summon your own magic and review the odds. Unleash your inner sorcerer and check out our hockey betting sportsbooks. Explore the mystical realm of prop bets available below, where fortunes can be won…
But beware, my fellow wizards, the hockey realm can be treacherous. Know the rules of this arcane game before casting your bets. Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com, where the secrets of the ice are revealed. May fortune favor the bold, and may your wagers be as potent as a wizard’s potion…
So, gather your enchanted crystals and summon your hockey knowledge, for an exhilarating battle awaits. The Washington Capitals, with their electrifying power, aim to conquer the Islanders’ mystical defenses. Will the Islanders’ magic be enough to repel the Capitals’ onslaught? Only time will tell…
Let the puck fly and the wands wave as these titans of ice conjure a spellbinding spectacle. It’s a clash of the hockey sorcerers, a duel to be remembered for ages untold…
Best Capitals at Islanders Odds
| Underdog Washington Capitals | Favorite New York Islanders |
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| Underdog Washington Capitals | Favorite New York Islanders |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Islanders are the -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Capitals are the +130 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 5.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 5.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Islanders are -1.5 +155 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Capitals are +1.5 -190 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Capitals
Islanders
12/29/23 7:38pm EST | +130-155 |
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $130 at +130 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 43.48%.
- New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $64.52 at -155 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 60.78%.
Washington Capitals at New York Islanders Prop Bets
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Capitals
Islanders
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/29/23 7:38pm EST | Yes -155No +115Bet |
Islanders
Total Goals
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 3 o -1403 u +100Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 2.5 o -1252.5 u -110Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -2250.5 u +165Bet |
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Anders Lee
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o +1150.5 u -155Bet |
Anthony Mantha
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o +1300.5 u -175Bet |
Bo Horvat
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1650.5 u +125Bet |
Brock Nelson
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1450.5 u +110Bet |
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Dylan Strome
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1300.5 u +100Bet |
Evgeny Kuznetsov
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o +1050.5 u -140Bet |
Jean-Gabriel Pageau
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o +1550.5 u -210Bet |
John Carlson
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1500.5 u +110Bet |
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Kyle Palmieri
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1050.5 u -125Bet |
Mathew Barzal
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -2250.5 u +165Bet |
Noah Dobson
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1850.5 u +135Bet |
Pierre Engvall
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o +1300.5 u -165Bet |
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Tom Wilson
Points Scored
WSH at NYI 12/29/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1250.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - New York Islanders | 82 | 39 | 27 | 16 | 0.476 | 94 | 38 | 246 | 263 | -17.0 | 21-10-10 | 18-17-6 | 1-5 | 8-1-1 | W2 |
| x - Washington Capitals | 82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | 0.488 | 91 | 36 | 220 | 257 | -37.0 | 22-12-7 | 18-19-4 | 4-5 | 4-4-2 | W3 |
Washington Capitals & New York Islanders 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.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +1800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Islanders | +6600 Bet |
Washington Capitals & New York Islanders 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:
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders 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, December 29th, 2023 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 Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders 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.