Washington had a disappointing finish to 2023, the team lost the last 4 games in the NHL, causing them to drop to 5th place in the Metropolitan Division. But Washington has two less games played, so if successful, the team can overtake Philadelphia and Islanders.
New Jersey is next door in the standings, the team also has 40 points, but has one more game played. The fight in the division for a place in the playoffs promises to be very persistent, points in such matches are doubly valuable, and a clear favourite is difficult to identify. Bookmakers give too high odds on Washington, as the team is not in the best shape, but any series in the NHL ends, and for New Jersey Washington is an uncomfortable opponent.
Prediction: Washington to win. We recommend the “Match Winner 1” bet, odds 2.31
