Thursday’s contest that pits the Colorado Avalanche versus the Washington Capitals, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before placing any wagers.

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Avalanche vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 7.1 goals)

• This season, 12 of Colorado’s 19 games have gone over Thursday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• In Washington’s 18 games this season, 11 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.5.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 1.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Avalanche (3.37) and Capitals (4.33).
• The 6.5 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.0 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -121

• The Avalanche are 9-5 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -121 or shorter, Colorado is 9-5 (winning 64.3% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Avalanche’s implied win probability is 54.8%.

Capitals Moneyline: +101

• In Washington’s 11 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has eight wins.
• When the Capitals’ moneyline odds are +101 or longer, they have won seven games in 10 opportunities.
• Washington has a 49.8% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Colorado 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon has been critical to Colorado’s offense this season, recording 34 points in 19 games.
• With eight goals and 19 assists, Cale Makar is one of the most important contributors for Colorado with his 27 points (1.4 per game).
• Through 19 games, Mikko Rantanen has proven himself as an important offensive option for Colorado. He has 27 points (12 goals and 15 assists).
• In 10 games played this season, Alexandar Georgiev (4-5-0) has given up 32 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s six goals and 22 assists in 18 matchups give him 28 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Alexander Ovechkin is pivotal for Washington’s offense with 25 total points (1.4 per game), including 15 goals and 10 assists through 18 games.
• Connor McMichael has scored 12 goals and contributed seven assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 19.
• Logan Thompson has an 8-0-1 record this season, with a .913 save percentage (16th in the league). In 9 games, he has 253 saves, and has given up 24 goals (2.6 goals against average).

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Colorado vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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