The Colorado Avalanche (10-9) hit the road against the Washington Capitals (13-4-1, winners of three in a row) at Capital One Arena. The matchup on Thursday, November 21 starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which squad we think will emerge with the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.

During the last 10 games for the Capitals, their offense has totaled 47 goals while their defense has allowed 24 (they have a 7-2-1 record in those games). In 28 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored seven goals (25.0% success rate).

Avalanche vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Capitals 5, Avalanche 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+101)
Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 7.1 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

The Avalanche have a 10-9 record overall, with a 2-0-2 record in games that have needed overtime.
Colorado has 10 points (5-1-0) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
Colorado has lost all five games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Avalanche have scored more than two goals in 13 games (10-3-0, 20 points).
In the nine games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 10 points after finishing 5-4-0.
In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 7-5-0 (14 points).
The Avalanche's opponents have had more shots in four games. The Avalanche finished 2-2-0 in those matchups (four points).

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have a record of 13-4-1 this season and are 1-1-2 in overtime games.
Washington has earned seven points (3-0-1) in its four games decided by one goal.
Washington failed to win both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Capitals have scored at least three goals in 15 games, earning 27 points from those contests.
This season, Washington has recorded a lone power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-2-0 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 8-2-0 (16 points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents eight times this season, and earned 11 points in those games.

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