Looking to make some bets on the upcoming contest (Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET) between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena Below, we submit our best bets, along with our picks and projections for this matchup.

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Golden Knights vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7.8 goals)

• In 46 games last season, Vegas and its opponent combined for more than 6 goals.
• Washington’s games last season had over 6 goals 44 of 86 times.
• These teams averaged a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this one’s total.
• These teams surrendered a combined six goals per game, zero more than this one’s total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Golden Knights were 13th in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
• The Golden Knights were 11th in the league in goals conceded, and the Capitals were 16th.

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Moneyline Pick

Golden Knights Moneyline: -125

• The Golden Knights compiled a 31-23 record when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -125 or shorter, Vegas had a 26-17 record (winning 60.5% of its games).
• The Golden Knights have a 55.6% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Capitals Moneyline: +105

• Last season the Capitals had 26 wins in the 66 games in which they were an underdog.
• Washington had a record of 26-36 in games when bookmakers listed them as +105 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline set in this matchup implies a 48.8% chance for the Capitals to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vegas 5, Washington 3

Golden Knights Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jack Eichel was important to Vegas’ offense last season, putting up 68 points in 63 games.
• William Karlsson was another of Vegas’ key contributors last season, totaling 60 total points (30 goals and 30 assists).
• Mark Stone created 53 points for Vegas in 56 games last season, netting a goal on 13.7% of his shots and putting up 16 goals and 37 assists.
• In the 40 games Ilya Samsonov played a season ago, his save percentage was .890, 53rd in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Washington’s Dylan Strome recorded 40 assists and 27 goals in 82 games last season, for 67 points.
• Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin racked up 65 total points (0.8 per game), with 31 goals and 34 assists.
• Washington’s John Carlson had 52 points, courtesy of 10 goals (11th on team) and 42 assists (first).
• Charlie Lindgren had a .911 save percentage (17th in the league) last season, giving up 127 goals (2.7 goals against average). He compiled a 25-16-7 record between the pipes for Washington.

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Vegas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, October 15, 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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