The Islanders will play the Capitals on Wednesday, December 20th, 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 New York Islanders will be taking on the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2023-24 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2023-24 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Islanders currently have a 92.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals head into this game with a 91.33 power ranking.
- Away New York Islanders - With the NHL season now underway, the New York Islanders have a 6-5-2 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. The New York Islanders now rank 8th for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals possess a 8-4-2 record as a home team. That record ranks them 5th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The New York Islanders rank 14th (97) for goals scored in the 2023-24 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Washington Capitals, currently rank 24th (70) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The New York Islanders rank 12th (101) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Washington Capitals have given up 80 goals this season, ranking them 23rd in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the New York Islanders have a 1-3 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals owning a 3-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The New York Islanders have a 15-8-8 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 15-9-4 so far in the 2023-24 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The 2023-24 NHL season is underway, my fellow magical beings! On Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, the mighty New York Islanders shall venture to the land of the Washington Capitals... A battle of immense proportions shall unfold!
With a standing of 15-8-8, the New York Islanders possess a 0.484 win percentage... and have tallied 38 glorious points thus far in this enchanted season... On the other end, the Washington Capitals stand at 15-9-4, wielding a 0.536 win percentage with 34 points in their magical arsenal.
Analyzing the odds before the game begins is a wise move, dear sorcerers and sorceresses... See this game's prop bets below, and consider placing a bet at BetWay, BetRivers, or BetMGM... May the luck of the wizards be with you!
Witness this spellbinding clash between the Islanders and the Capitals, as they summon their powers on the icy battlefield... The enchantment shall unravel with each puck drop, as heroes in skates seek victory!
If you are new to the art of betting on hockey, fear not! Learn how to bet on this mystical game at SportsBetting3.com... Unleash your inner wizard and place bets accordingly, for fortune favors the brave!
So, gather your potions and crystals, and prepare for a night of magical NHL action... As the Islanders and the Capitals clash in this crucial matchup of the 2023-24 season, be part of the wizardry that unfolds before your very eyes!
Best Islanders at Capitals Odds
| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -121 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the New York Islanders are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -114 goals at BetRivers, and that means you risk $114 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetRivers, while the New York Islanders are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Islanders
Capitals
12/20/23 7:38pm EST | +105-125 |
- New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 48.78%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 55.56%.
New York Islanders at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
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Islanders
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/20/23 7:38pm EST | Yes -160No +120Bet |
Islanders
Total Goals
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 3 o +1053 u -145Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 3 o -1203 u -120Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -2250.5 u +165Bet |
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Anders Lee
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o +1150.5 u -155Bet |
Bo Horvat
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1850.5 u +135Bet |
Brock Nelson
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1650.5 u +125Bet |
Connor McMichael
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o +1500.5 u -200Bet |
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Dylan Strome
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1350.5 u +100Bet |
Evgeny Kuznetsov
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1200.5 u -110Bet |
Jean-Gabriel Pageau
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o +1550.5 u -210Bet |
John Carlson
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1550.5 u +115Bet |
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Kyle Palmieri
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1200.5 u -110Bet |
Mathew Barzal
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -2250.5 u +170Bet |
Noah Dobson
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1850.5 u +135Bet |
Pierre Engvall
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o +1250.5 u -165Bet |
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Tom Wilson
Points Scored
NYI at WSH 12/20/23 7:38pm EST | 0.5 o -1300.5 u +100Bet |
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 |
New York Islanders & 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.
New York Islanders Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Islanders | +50000 Bet | +35000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Capitals | +100000 Bet | +100000 Bet |
New York Islanders & 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 New York Islanders 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 Wednesday, December 20th, 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 New York Islanders vs Washington Capitals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Islanders 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.
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