Published Mar 3, 3:33am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 3, 3:33am ET
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Updated Mar 3, 3:33am ET
Cross-conference action is set for the NHL on March 3, as two playoff rivals collide at the Capital One Arena. Find the odds and our Washington Capitals vs. Utah Mammoth picks here.
The Caps come into this round bidding to bounce back to form following a recent loss, while the Mammoth also let their momentum slip with a recent defeat in the NHL.
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| Washington Capitals | -126 |
| Utah Mammoth | +111 |
It has been a reliable season to this point for Spencer Carbery’s Washington Capitals, but they will still require a strong end to the season to secure a playoff spot.
A response will be expected by the coach this week, as the Caps were brushed aside by the Montreal Canadiens over the weekend, losing 6-2 on the road. Washington rarely threatened in the defeat, with their only bright offensive moments coming in the forms of goals for Alexander Ovechkin.
Being back on home ice is a key trend worth considering, as the Caps have gone 19-10-3 at the Capital One Arena in 2025-26.
The Utah Mammoth will also be hoping to pick up a crucial victory in their pursuit of a playoff spot this week.
Utah sit fourth in the Central Division, but a considerable gap has opened up between themselves and third-place Minnesota Wild. The Mammoth have gone 5-5-0 across their last ten, and they will need to respond following a defeat against the Chicago Blackhawks. Their performance in that 4-0 defeat was well below the standard required.
The Mammoth rarely threatened offensively in the loss, and there will be a requirement for JJ Peterka to be more clinical in the final third.
| TOTAL | Capitals | Mammoth | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| GOALS | 17 | 10 | 7 |
The fact that this game will be played at the Capital One Arena is crucial in determining the most likely winners. The Caps have been excellent in home games this term, and we fully expect them to bounce back from their recent loss in the NHL.
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Washington Capitals
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