Capitals vs. Flyers Prediction & Picks - March 31

The Philadelphia Flyers (37-24-12), winners of eight straight road games, visit the Washington Capitals (37-28-9) at Capital One Arena on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will win Tuesday's game.

Over the past 10 contests for the Flyers (8-1-1), their offense has totaled 31 goals while their defense has allowed 18 goals. They have registered 31 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (12.9%).

Capitals vs. Flyers Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final tally of Capitals 4, Flyers 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-126)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)

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Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals are 37-28-9 overall and 6-9-15 in overtime contests.
• Washington has 23 points (10-8-3) in the 21 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the nine games this season the Capitals scored just one goal, they've finished 1-8-0 (two points).
• Washington has taken 14 points from the 19 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-9-6 record).
• The Capitals have scored more than two goals 43 times, and are 32-8-3 in those games (to register 67 points).
• In the 24 games when Washington has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 13-9-2 to record 28 points.
• When it has outshot opponents, Washington is 19-12-3 (41 points).
• The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 34 games. The Capitals finished 16-13-5 in those contests (37 points).

Flyers Splits and Trends

• The Flyers have a record of 37-24-12 this season and are 14-12-26 in overtime contests.
• Philadelphia has earned 20 points (6-5-8) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Flyers registered just one goal in 13 games and have gone 0-9-4 (four points).
• When Philadelphia has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 16 points (6-7-4 record).
• The Flyers have scored more than two goals 40 times, earning 66 points from those matchups (31-5-4).
• This season, Philadelphia has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games and registered 27 points with a record of 12-6-3.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Philadelphia is 16-11-3 (35 points).
• The Flyers have been outshot by opponents 38 times this season, and earned 45 points in those games.

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Capitals vs. Flyers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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