Rickard Rakell has piled up the points of late, sitting tied for 14th in scoring over the last 18 games.
My Capitals vs. Penguins predictions see Rakell having another productive outing against a Washington team struggling to limit chances.
Let’s break down my NHL picks for Saturday, April 11.
Capitals vs Penguins prediction
Capitals vs Penguins best bet: Rickard Rakell Over 0.5 points (-155)
Rickard Rakell has points in 16 of his last 18 games, averaging a healthy 1.3 points per game. Rakell has three times as many multi-point performances (six) as scoreless efforts (two) along the way, highlighting his incredible consistency.
While the Washington Capitals still have a lot to play for, you wouldn’t know it looking through their defensive metrics.
They rank 29th in high-danger chance share at 5-on-5 over the last 10 games, and have conceded six power play goals over the last seven.
They are vulnerable, and Rakell should take advantage.
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Capitals vs Penguins same-game parlay
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been extremely productive since returning from injury, recording assists in nine of 11 games while piling up 13 total.
Both misses came against the Lightning (third in goals allowed) and the Senators (third in shots allowed), a pair of exceptional defensive teams. The Capitals are not nearly as stout.
On the other side, Rasmus Sandin is a strong candidate to block a couple of shots. He is routinely logging 20+ minutes in Washington’s push for the playoffs, and has blocked at least two shots in seven of his last nine.
Capitals vs Penguins SGP
- Rickard Rakell Over 0.5 points
- Sidney Crosby Over 0.5 assists
- Rasmus Sandin Over 1.5 blocked shots
Capitals vs Penguins odds
- Moneyline: Washington +105 | Pittsburgh -125
- Puck line: Washington +1.5 (-225) | Pittsburgh -1.5 (+185)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-105) | Under 6.5 (-115)
Capitals vs Penguins trend
Rickard Rakell has hit the score sheet in eight of his last nine home games. Find more NHL betting trends for Capitals vs. Penguins.
How to watch Capitals vs Penguins
| Location | PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA |
| Date | Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ABC |
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