Thursday’s game that pits the Ottawa Senators against the Washington Capitals, which begins at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before placing any wagers.

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Senators vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, Ottawa games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal over/under 19 times.
• So far this season, 24 games Washington has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.5 goals per game, 0.99 more than the over/under for this contest.
• These two teams allow a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Senators Moneyline: -110

• The Senators have won 52.2% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (12-11).
• Ottawa is 12-11 (winning 52.2% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -110 or shorter.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Senators have an implied probability of 52.4% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: -109

• In 21 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Washington has achieved the upset 14 times.
• When the Capitals’ moneyline odds are -109 or longer, they have won 14 games out of 21 opportunities.
• Washington’s implied probability to win this game is 52.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 3

Senators Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Ottawa, Tim Stutzle has put up 43 points.
• Drake Batherson has 14 goals and 25 assists for Ottawa to compile 39 total points (0.9 per game).
• Through 43 games, Brady Tkachuk has proven himself as a contributor for Ottawa. He has 36 points (18 goals and 18 assists).
• As Ottawa’s top goalie, Linus Ullmark has recorded 12 wins and 7 losses this season while giving up 51 goals with 550 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has totaled 12 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 34 assists (0.8 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Washington with 46 total points (1.0 per game).
• Aliaksei Protas is a key contributor for Washington, with 36 total points this season. He has netted 18 goals and provided 18 assists in 44 games.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has scored seven goals and contributed 27 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 34.
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 19-2-3 on the season, allowing 53 goals (2.2 goals against average) and collecting 622 saves with a .921 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).

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Ottawa vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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