For the upcoming game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Washington Capitals on Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Oilers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, 27 of Edmonton’s 46 games have gone over Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• There have been 24 Washington games with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The Oilers score 3.28 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.57, adding up to 1.3 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.3 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -142

• The Oilers have been victorious in 25 of their 41 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (61.0%).
• Edmonton is 21-10 (winning 67.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter.
• The Oilers have a 58.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• Washington has 14 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 21 times).
• When the Capitals’ moneyline odds are +120 or longer, they have won 10 games in 15 opportunities.
• Washington has a 45.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Edmonton 4, Washington 3

Oilers Points Leaders

• Leon Draisaitl has been imperative to Edmonton’s offense this season, recording 69 points in 46 games.
• With 20 goals and 45 assists, Connor McDavid is one of the most important contributors for Edmonton with his 65 points (1.4 per game).
• Evan Bouchard has created 35 points for Edmonton in 46 games this season, scoring on 6.2% of his shots and putting up eight goals and 27 assists.
• As Edmonton’s top goalie, Stuart Skinner has recorded 18 wins and 10 losses this season while giving up 82 goals with 747 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is an important part of the offense for Washington, with 46 points this season. He has recorded 12 goals and 34 assists in 46 games.
• Aliaksei Protas is a top scorer for Washington, with 38 total points this season. He has scored 19 goals and provided 19 assists in 46 games.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has scored eight goals and contributed 28 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 36.
• Logan Thompson has a .925 save percentage (fifth-best in the league), with 664 total saves, while allowing 54 goals (2.1 goals against average). He has compiled a 21-2-3 record between the posts for Washington this season.

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Edmonton vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Venue: Rogers Place

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