Avalanche vs. Capitals Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 19

Updated Jan. 19, 2026 12:13 p.m. ET

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At Ball Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, the Colorado Avalanche and Washington Capitals -- led by Nathan MacKinnon and Tom Wilson, respectively -- will go head-to-head at 4 p.m. ET. Here is everything you need to know about the Avalanche-Capitals game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Avalanche vs. Capitals Game Information and TV Channel

When: Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET
Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
TV: TNT
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Avalanche vs Capitals Betting Information
Favorite	Puck Line	Favorite Puck Line Odds	Underdog Puck Line Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Avalanche	-1.5	120	-142	6.5	-110	-110	-205	+170

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Avalanche vs. Capitals Prediction

ATS Pick: Avalanche (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Avalanche 4 - Capitals 2

Avalanche vs. Capitals Betting Insights

In 21 games this season, Colorado and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
Washington has played 20 games this season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
The two teams combine to score 7.2 goals per game, 0.7 more than this game's over/under.
Opponents of these two teams combine to score 5.1 goals per game, 1.4 fewer than this game'sgame's over/under.
In terms of goals scored, the Avalanche are first in the league, and the Capitals rank 10th.
The Avalanche are first in the league in goals conceded, and the Capitals are 10th.

Avalanche Stats

The Avalanche's 184 total goals (four per game on 7.1 assists per outing) lead the league.
Colorado has allowed 106 total goals (only 2.3 per game), the fewest in league play.
Their goal differential (+78) leads the league.
The 26 power-play goals Colorado has recorded this season rank 20th in the NHL (on 156 chances).
The Avalanche rank 24th in the league with a 16.67% power-play conversion rate.
The one shorthanded goal Colorado has scored this season rank 27th among all NHL teams.

Avalanche Leaders

Name	Games	Goals	Assists	Points	Giveaways	Takeaways	Faceoff Win %
Nathan MacKinnon	46	36	46	82	91	13	49.7%
Martin Necas	46	22	35	57	79	13	50%
Cale Makar	46	14	39	53	48	25	-
Brock Nelson	46	24	16	40	37	13	50.1%
Artturi Lehkonen	46	15	19	34	29	11	20%

Avalanche Player Props

Capitals Stats

The Capitals are 10th in the league in scoring (157 goals, 3.2 per game).
Washington's total of 138 goals allowed (2.8 per game) is 10th-best in the league.
Their +19 goal differential is fifth-best in the league.
Washington has 22 power-play goals (27th in NHL) on 140 chances.
The Capitals score on 15.71% of their power plays, No. 28 in the league.
This season, Washington has one shorthanded goal (27th in league).