Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Thursday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, check out our best bets for this contest.

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Stars vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

• Of Dallas’ 101 games last season, 56 finished above this game’s total of 6 goals.
• Washington and its opponent combined to score over 6 goals in 44 of 86 games last season.
• These teams scored a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.2 more than this one’s over/under.
• Combined, these teams gave up 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Stars were third in goals scored in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
• The Stars were eighth in the league in goals conceded, and the Capitals were 16th.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -142

• The Stars were 53-31 when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• 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 contest’s moneyline, the Stars’ implied win probability is 58.7%.

Capitals Moneyline: +119

• Last season the Capitals had 26 wins in the 66 games in which they were an underdog.
• Washington had a record of 20-27 in games when sportsbooks listed them as +119 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline implies a 45.7% chance of victory for the Capitals.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 29 goals and 51 assists last season, Jason Robertson was one of Dallas’ leading contributors (80 points).
• With 30 goals and 35 assists, Roope Hintz was one of the most important offensive options for Dallas (65 points, 0.8 per game).
• Dallas’ offensive effort last season was aided by Wyatt Johnston’s 65 points, including 33 assists.
• Last season for Dallas, Jake Oettinger (35-14-4) recorded a 2.7 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Dylan Strome’s 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games gave him 67 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Alexander Ovechkin was key for Washington’s attack with 65 total points (0.8 per game), including 31 goals and 34 assists in 79 games.
• 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, giving up 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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