Two of the most disappointing teams in the first quarter of the NHL season were expected to have great success. To illuminate, the Washington Capitals and Edmonton Oilers are struggling to beat the NHL betting odds. Consider that there is increased frustration among the gambling community with the lack of betting value from both clubs.
On Wednesday night, there will be star power when the Caps host the Oilers on TNT. Alex Ovechkin and Connor McDavid are two of the biggest scorers in the NHL.
Most gamblers believe that Edmonton is due for a turnaround, while having doubts about Washington.
Oilers at Capitals Preview
On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the Washington Capitals will host the Edmonton Oilers at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Faceoff time is 7 p.m. ET with television coverage on TNT.
Public Betting Odds Factors
- The Oilers carry plenty of credibility with gamblers as the 2-time defending Western Conference champions.
- Last season, Edmonton had early-season struggles, only to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
- Washington is seen as a franchise in decline that won with mirrors last year.
Oilers at Capitals Predictions
Handicapping Factors to Consider
- In this situation, Edmonton will offer a better price as the championship road team.
- Washington has not been a dependable betting value at home and will be on the playoff bubble this year.
- Washington has not been a reliable betting value on home ice this year.
- Edmonton is the type of bet Wise Guys like a championship club with the road team price.
Oilers at Capitals Prime Best Bet: Edmonton Oilers
Oilers at Capitals Betting Tips
Edmonton Oilers
- The Edmonton Oilers 9-7-4 straight up and 11-8-1 over/under the total.
- Edmonton is 12th in the Western Conference playoff standings.
- Edmonton is seven points behind the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference playoff race.
- Late on, Edmonton has covered three out of its last four games.
- The Oilers have gone over the total in five of their previous six matchups.
- Edmonton ranks 19th in goals scored and 3rd in power-play efficiency.
- On defense, the Oilers have NHL rankings of 26th for goals against and 9th for penalty killing.
Washington Capitals
- The Washington Capitals are 8-8-2 straight up and 7-9-2 over/under the total.
- Washington is dead last in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.
- Washington is eight points behind the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
- Washington has covered three out of their last five games. The Caps have gone over the total in one of their previous six matchups.
- Washington has NHL rankings of 23rd in goals scored and 30th in power-play efficiency.
- On defense, the Caps have NHL rankings of 4th for goals against and 28th for penalty killing.
Oilers at Capitals Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- In the series between Edmonton and Washington, the Oilers won five of the last nine meetings.
- Additionally, six of the most recent nine meetings between the Oilers and Caps went over the NHL betting total.
- Specifically, at Washington, the Capitals saw the cashier’s cage in six of their last eight games when hosting the Oilers.
- Three of the last four meetings between the Caps and Oilers in Washington went over the total.
- Edmonton got the money in only two of its most recent seven road tilts.
- The Oil went over the total in only three of its last ten away games.
- Washington saw the payout window in only four of its last nine home games.
- The Capos went over the total in four of its most recent six home games.
