Looking for best bets for the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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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 hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 24 times this season.
• There have been 19 Ottawa games with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.5 goals per game, 0.99 more than the over/under for this contest.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -116

• The Capitals have gone 15-8 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Washington is 15-8 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -116 or shorter (65.2% win percentage).
• The Capitals have a 53.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Senators Moneyline: -104

• In 20 games as the moneyline underdog, Ottawa has secured the upset 10 times.
• The Senators have 10 victories in games with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in 20 chances).
• Ottawa’s implied probability to win this matchup is 51.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 3

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 16.2%.
• Having scored 18 goals and adding 18 assists, Aliaksei Protas is a strong contributor for Washington through 44 games.
• Washington’s scoring effort is aided by Pierre-Luc Dubois’ 36 points. He’s contributed 27 assists.
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 19 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 53 goals with 622 saves.

Senators Points Leaders

• Tim Stutzle is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 43 points (1.0 per game). He has totaled 14 goals and 29 assists in 43 games (playing 19:39 per game).
• Drake Batherson’s 39 points this season, including 14 goals and 25 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Ottawa.
• Brady Tkachuk has 18 goals and 18 assists for Washington.
• Linus Ullmark’s record stands at 12-7-2 on the season, giving up 51 goals (2.4 goals against average) and amassing 550 saves with a .915 save percentage (12th in the league).

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Washington vs. Ottawa 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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