Monday’s contest that pits the Washington Capitals against the Ottawa Senators, which starts at 6:30 p.m. ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before placing any wagers.

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Capitals vs. Senators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Monday’s total of 5.5 goals 32 times this season.
• A total of 28 of Ottawa’s games have ended with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 3.58 goals per game, compared to the Senators’ average of 2.8, adding up to 0.9 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s total is 0.1 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -161

• The Capitals have been victorious in 21 of their 34 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (61.8%).
• Washington is 9-8 (winning 52.9% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -161 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 61.7% chance to win.

Senators Moneyline: +135

• Ottawa has 12 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 28 times).
• The Senators have three victories in games with moneyline odds of +135 or longer (in 12 chances).
• Ottawa has a 42.6% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 59 points in 60 games.
• Having scored 23 goals and adding 27 assists, Aliaksei Protas is an important piece of the offense for Washington through 60 games.
• On 100 shots (for 14 goals) and 35 assists, Pierre-Luc Dubois has created 49 points this season.
• In 34 games played this season, Logan Thompson (25-4-5) has allowed 77 goals.

Senators Points Leaders

• Tim Stutzle is a top offensive contributor for his team with 61 points (1.0 per game). He has scored 19 goals and 42 assists in 59 games (playing 19:55 per game).
• Drake Batherson is key for Ottawa’s attack with 47 total points (0.8 per game), including 16 goals and 31 assists through 59 games.
• Brady Tkachuk has 22 goals and 21 assists for Washington.
• Linus Ullmark has a 13-11-2 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (13th in the league). In 28 games, he has 706 saves, and has allowed 69 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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Washington vs. Ottawa Game Info

• Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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