WAS Capitals vs NY Islanders Prediction: Betting on the home team

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on December 21. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Washington shows itself far from the best way. But still, the Capitals' progress is evident, as they are now looking much better and are steadily gaining points. In the Metropolitan Division table, they are in fifth position with 34 points, outside the playoff zone. As for Washington's past matches, after a 1:3 loss to Nashville, they managed to beat Carolina in a shootout (2:1).

The Islanders look a little better than Washington, but still their situation is good. Ahead of the meeting, the New Yorkers are in third position in the standings of the Metropolitan Division, that is, in the playoff zone. They have 38 points. Like the Capitals, the Islanders lost the game before last - with a score of 3:5 to Montreal. But the day before they rehabilitated for this defeat and coped with Edmonton (3:1).

Experts of bookmaker companies consider the favorite of the upcoming match Washington. The fact is that the Capitals have had enough time to rest and prepare for this battle - since the 18th. But the Islanders had a battle with Edmonton the day before, they have the second day of back-to-back games, and they're moving. The visitors may not have enough energy, and in this case we offer a bet on the final victory of the home team (including overtime and shootout).