Best NHL Prop Bets Today: Expect the Capitals to Light Up the Scoreboard

With the Washington Capitals front line pressuring the net at a high rate, their front line will have a great opportunity to light up the scoreboard on Wednesday as they face off against the St. Louis Blues who receive minimal support from their goaltending. Later in the night, we turn our attention towards the Seattle Kraken as their back line faces off against the San Jose Sharks who severely underwhelm on offense.

Best NHL Prop Bets Today, November 5

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St. Louis Blues vs. Washington Capitals - Prop Bets (7:30 PM, EST)

Washington Capitals Team Total Over 3 (-135) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After ranking near the top of the board in most key offensive metrics last year, the Washington Capitals have been able to carry over their momentum into this season as their front line ranks top-5 in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Their versatility has played a major role in their success on offense as the Capitals possess nine players who average over 0.25 Expected Goals per game.

In Wednesday’s contest against St. Louis, the Capitals front line will be able to put together a dominant performance as they face off against a Blues defense who ranks below league average in Expected Goals Against in 5-on-5 Play. Especially with the Blues goaltending struggling to play at a competitive level as Jordan Binnington averages 3.08 Goals Against per game and a .868 Save Percentage. Should Joel Hofer get the start in net instead for the Blues, then increase the size of your wager.

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Tom Wilson Anytime Goal Scorer (+190) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Since the start of the regular season, Tom Wilson has excelled at pressuring the net as the Capitals enforcer is currently averaging 0.37 Expected Goals and 2.01 Shots on Goal per game. With the Blues struggling in coverage, Wilson will be able to generate a higher volume of Shots on Goal which increases his chances of scoring. For some more exposure, escalator bet Wilson’s anytime goal scorer prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate totals.

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New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals - Prop Bets (7:00 PM, EST)

Washington Capitals Team Total Over 2.5 (-120) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After ranking near the top of the board in Expected Goals For in All Situations last year, the Washington Capitals front line have been able to carry over their momentum into this season as they currently rank top-3 in the same previously mentioned offensive metric. Their versatility helps open up wider shooting lanes in front of the crease as 10 players average over 0.25 Expected Goals per game.

In Friday night’s contest against the New York Islanders, the Washington Capitals will be able to consistently blitz through their back line as they face off against a defense who ranks 29th overall in Expected Goals Against in All Situations and in 5-on-5 Play. Especially with Ilya Sorokin struggling to play at a competitive level as the Islanders' starting goalie is averaging 3.75 Goals Against per game and a .868 Save Percentage.

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Calgary Flames - Prop Bets (9:30 PM, EST)

Blake Coleman Anytime Goal Scorer (+340) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Even though the Calgary Flames offense have struggled as a whole, Blake Coleman has still been able to play at a high level as he is averaging 0.36 Expected Goals per game. In Wednesday’s contest against Columbus, Coleman will be able to pressure the Blue Jackets net at a heavier rate as he faces off against a defense who ranks dead last in Expected Goals Against per game. For more risk, place a wager on Coleman to clear the over on his Shots on Goal prop as well at no higher than 2.5.

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