How to Pick the Capitals vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 18
Published 12:39 am Saturday, January 18, 2025
Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.
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Capitals vs. Penguins Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)
- This season, Washington games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 24 times.
- A total of 33 of Pittsburgh’s games have finished with over 6 goals this season.
- The Capitals score 3.56 goals per game, compared to the Penguins’ average of 3, adding up to 0.6 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
- These two teams are conceding a combined 6.1 goals per game, 0.1 more than this contest’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -223
- The Capitals are 16-8 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- Washington is 3-2 (victorious in 60.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -223 or shorter.
- The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 69.0% in this game.
Penguins Moneyline: +182
- Pittsburgh has 11 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 35 times).
- When the Penguins’ moneyline odds are +182 or longer, they have won a single game in four opportunities.
- Pittsburgh has a 35.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 5, Pittsburgh 2
Capitals Points Leaders
- One of Washington’s top offensive options this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 46 points in 45 games.
- Having scored 18 goals and adding 18 assists, Aliaksei Protas is a top contributor for Washington through 45 games.
- Pierre-Luc Dubois has contributed 34 points for Washington in 45 games this season, scoring on 9.9% of his shots and recording seven goals and 27 assists.
- In 25 games played this season, Logan Thompson (20-2-3) has allowed 53 goals.
Penguins Points Leaders
- Sidney Crosby’s 12 goals and 36 assists in 47 contests give him 48 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Rickard Rakell is crucial for Pittsburgh’s attack with 38 total points (0.8 per game), including 23 goals and 15 assists through 47 contests.
- Bryan Rust has 18 goals and 18 assists for Washington.
- Alex Nedeljkovic has an .890 save percentage (54th in the league), with 528 total saves, while conceding 65 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has put together an 8-7-4 record between the posts for Pittsburgh this season.
Capitals’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 | Predators | W 4-1 | Away | +120 |
| 1/14/2025 | Ducks | W 3-0 | Home | -277 |
| 1/16/2025 | Senators | W 1-0 | Away | -111 |
| 1/18/2025 | Penguins | – | Home | -223 |
| 1/21/2025 | Oilers | – | Away | – |
| 1/23/2025 | Kraken | – | Away | – |
| 1/25/2025 | Canucks | – | Away | – |
Penguins’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2025 | Lightning | L 5-2 | Home | +127 |
| 1/14/2025 | Kraken | L 4-2 | Home | -128 |
| 1/17/2025 | Sabres | W 5-2 | Away | -104 |
| 1/18/2025 | Capitals | – | Away | +182 |
| 1/20/2025 | Kings | – | Away | – |
| 1/23/2025 | Ducks | – | Away | – |
| 1/25/2025 | Kraken | – | Away | – |
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Washington vs. Pittsburgh Game Info
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 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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