🏒 Golden Knights vs. Capitals Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (Feb. 27)

The Washington Capitals host the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday in a rare interconference contest between teams fighting to improve their respective playoff positioning.

My Golden Knights vs. Capitals prediction targets the total while also making a score prediction and identifying the top player prop bet for the matchup. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (NHL Network), with the Capitals a slight -118 home betting favorite.

🏒 Golden Knights vs. Capitals picks & odds today: Feb. 27

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💰 Golden Knights vs. Capitals prediction & best bet

Over 5.5 (-122)

The Golden Knights have one of the best Over/Under records in the league. Vegas also just put up six goals in the team's first game following the Olympic break, and that was without five of their Olympians (Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner, Mark Stone, Shea Theodore, and Noah Hanifin). That crew will rejoin the lineup tonight, as will Tom Wilson for the Capitals.

There's too much offensive talent in this game for it to go Under 5.5. I'm betting on the total at FanDuel's -122 odds and would even place another wager later today if the total moves to 6.5 at a roughly -110 price tag.

Score prediction: Golden Knights 4, Capitals 3

🔥 Best Golden Knights vs. Capitals player prop bet

Jack Eichel Over 3.5 shots (+108)

Jack Eichel has gone Over this shots prop total in four straight games.

The Capitals aren't the squad to slow him down either, ranking in the bottom 10 in shots on goal against over their last 20 games. That's why Eichel going Over 3.5 shots at FanDuel's +108 odds is a five-star play for me tonight. There's value up to -105 on this player prop.

📊 Live Golden Knights vs. Capitals odds

This game is close to a pick'em, with the Capitals only getting slightly shorter odds to win. I don't expect that to change ahead of puck drop. What I do expect to change is the total. My best bet for this game is Over 5.5, but I anticipate the Over/Under moving to the traditional 6.5 as money comes in on the Over. That's why I would recommend placing your wager at that 5.5 total now if you're interested in tailing my prediction.

💡 How I'm betting Golden Knights vs. Capitals

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Bankroll management is a crucial element for a long-term, successful betting strategy.

The margins are sure to be thin in this game, which is why one of my one-unit plays is on the total instead. I've had more success betting Overs, including hitting on last night's Oilers-Kings matchup. That being said, I'm also wagering 0.5 units on the Golden Knights to win due to their surplus in offensive talent. I'm also betting a full unit on Eichel to go Over 3.5 shots due to his recent high-volume shooting.

🚀 Golden Knights vs. Capitals same-game parlay

I'm backing the Golden Knights to win a matchup that features at least six goals. Two of my parlay's three legs feature plus-money odds at FanDuel, including Eichel's shots prop. Parlays are difficult to hit and more for enjoyment, which is why I only place 0.2 units on them.

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📺 How to watch Golden Knights vs. Capitals

• Date: Friday, Feb. 27
• Puck drop: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)
• TV: NHL Network