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Flyers vs. Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: October 23, 2024 10:15 AM EDT • 2 min 41 sec read.

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny and Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson battle for the puck as we offer our Flyers vs. Capitals prediction.
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Travis Konecny and Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson battle for the puck. Photo by Eric Hartline via Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals meet for the second time in 24 hours on Wednesday. The Capitals won 4-1 in Philadelphia on Tuesday, improving their record to 4-1 thanks to four straight victories. 

Going in an entirely opposite direction, the Flyers lost their fifth straight and are reeling at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Despite being relative long shots in the Stanley Cup odds, the Capitals have been ruthless in front of the net while earning one of the best records out of the starting gate.

While our Flyers vs. Capitals prediction expects the home team to pour more salt on the Flyers' gaping wound, we're focusing on three individual performances for the lone game on the schedule. 

Flyers vs. Capitals prediction

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My best bet: Capitals ML ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: | Implied probability: 58.33%

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Completely drained of confidence, the Flyers only have themselves to blame for Tuesday's home loss. They allowed two shorthanded goals in the first period, putting to bed any hope of securing their first win on home ice. 

The Capitals only scored three shorthanded goals all last season, magnifying the Flyers' first-period ineptitude. John Tortorella's reaction after his team conceded the second shorthanded marker perfectly encapsulated how every Flyers fan felt waking up this morning. 

While the Flyers usually play well against their division rivals, there's too much to fix in a month, let alone 24 hours. I expect Philly to acquit themselves better on Wednesday, but that's not saying much considering they mustered just 18 shots on goal. 

A winning $10 bet will profit $7.14. 

Flyers vs. Capitals player prop bets

NHL picks made Wednesday; odds subject to change.

Andrew Mangiapane prop bet: Over 0.5 points ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: +155 via Betway | Implied probability: 39.22%

Andrew Mangiapane has scored in the Caps' last two games. He netted Washington's second shorthanded goal on Tuesday and is brimming with confidence. The 28-year-old scored 35 goals with the Calgary Flames in 2021-22 and is averaging .58 points per game over the last three seasons. 

I expect his current momentum to continue at home against a team that's palpably out of sorts. A winning $10 bet will yield a profit of $15.50.

Owen Tippett prop bet: Over 3.5 shots ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -118 via Betway | Implied probability: 54.13%

Owen Tippett had registered four-plus shots in three straight games before notching only two on Tuesday. I expect Philadelphia to fire way more rubber on goal after such an anemic output, and Tippett should spearhead the charge. He leads the team with 19 shots in six games. 

A winning $10 bet will profit $8.47.

Tom Wilson prop bet: Over 0.5 points ⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: -115 via Betway | Implied probability: 53.49%

Tom Wilson was held off the scoresheet on Tuesday for the first time this season. He's logged six points in five games and is second in team scoring behind Dylan Strome. 

Wilson enjoyed success against the Flyers last season, scoring four points in three games. He tallied four points in the first two before being held pointless in the final clash of the season. 

A winning $10 bet will yield an $8.70 profit. 

Flyers vs. Capitals live odds & info

  • When: Wednesday, Oct. 23
  • Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Capital One Arena (Washington)
  • How to watch: TNT
  • Favorite: Capitals -140 via Betway

Flyers-Capitals predictions made Wednesday at 9 a.m. ET.

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Gary Pearson
Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.