If you’re searching for best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming contest against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Capitals vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.0 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals 24 times.
• So far this season, 20 games Anaheim has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• The Capitals score 3.63 goals per game, compared to the Ducks’ average of 2.47, adding up to 0.6 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 5.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -265

• The Capitals are 14-8 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Washington has been a moneyline favorite of -265 or shorter twice this season, and split them 1-1.
• The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 72.6% in this matchup.

Ducks Moneyline: +215

• Anaheim has 15 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 39 times).
• When the Ducks’ moneyline odds are +215 or longer, they have won five games in 12 opportunities.
• Anaheim’s implied probability to win this matchup is 31.7% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Anaheim 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors this season with 46 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 16.7%.
• With 18 goals and 18 assists, Aliaksei Protas is one of the top contributors for Washington with his 36 points (0.8 per game).
• On 98 shots (for 19 goals) and 14 assists, Tom Wilson has created 33 points this season.
• In the 23 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .919, the sixth-best in the league.

Ducks Points Leaders

• Anaheim’s Troy Terry has totaled 19 assists and 14 goals in 39 games, good for 33 points.
• Ryan Strome’s 24 points this season, including seven goals and 17 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Anaheim.
• Frank Vatrano has 11 goals and 13 assists, for a season point total of 24.
• Lukas Dostal has a record of 11-12-3 in 26 games this season, conceding 73 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 739 saves and a .910 save percentage, 18th in the league.

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Washington vs. Anaheim Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
• 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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