Washington is out to avenge Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins when the Capitals played for the first time in a week due to COVID issues and were obviously a little rusty. The Caps now are at full strength, and Vitek Vanecek had 32 saves on Sunday. He is 5-3-2 on the season. Tristan Jarry is probable in net for Pittsburgh, and he is 3-4-1 with a 3.82 goals-against average with a .864 save percentage compared to 3.26 and .901 for Vanecek. Washington has suffered a couple tough losses to the Penguins in January, including in overtime and a shootout. The Capitals are 19-9 their last 28 games after giving up five goals their previous game, and the Penguins are 1-4 their last five versus an opponent that allowed five or more goals its previous game. Take the Capitals.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on February 16, 2024 at 11:57AM ET.
Washington at Pittsburgh
February 16, 2021
1 unit on Washington +110 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.1)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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