There are lots of betting options to take into account for the upcoming contest that has the Dallas Stars facing off against the Washington Capitals at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, October 17. To get you ready to make a wager or build a parlay, see our best bets and projections below.

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Stars vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

• In 56 of 101 games last season, Dallas and its opponent combined to finish above 6 goals.
• Washington’s games last season had over 6 goals 44 of 86 times.
• These two teams scored 6.2 goals per game between them, 0.2 more than this one’s over/under.
• These teams gave up 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• In terms of goals scored, the Stars were third in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
• The Capitals were 16th in the league in goals surrendered, and the Stars were eighth.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -142

• The Stars won 63.1% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (53-31).
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -142 or shorter, Dallas had a 36-14 record (winning 72.0% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Stars have an implied win probability of 58.7%.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• The Capitals were an underdog 66 times last season, and upset their opponent in 26, or 39.4%, of those games.
• Washington had a record of 20-26 in games when oddsmakers listed them as +120 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The Capitals have a 45.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was critical to Dallas’ offense last season, putting up 80 points in 82 games.
• With 30 goals and 35 assists, Roope Hintz was among the top contributors for Dallas (65 points, 0.8 per game).
• With 65 points in 82 games last season (32 goals and 33 assists), Wyatt Johnston was an important part of Dallas’ offensive attack.
• In the 54 games Jake Oettinger played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Dylan Strome was a key offensive option for Washington last season, with 67 points. He recorded 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games.
• Alexander Ovechkin’s 65 points last season, including 31 goals and 34 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
• John Carlson had 10 goals and 42 assists, for a season point total of 52.
• Washington’s Charlie Lindgren was 25-16-7 last season, conceding 127 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM 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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