Tuesday’s NHL schedule includes a matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the piece below.

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Capitals vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 24 times this season.
• In Anaheim’s 43 games this season, 20 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s over/under of 5.5.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.63) and Ducks (2.47).
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 5.7 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -265

• The Capitals have been victorious in 14 of their 22 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (63.6%).
• Washington has had moneyline odds of -265 or shorter in just two games this season, and split them 1-1.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 72.6% chance to win.

Ducks Moneyline: +215

• Anaheim has 15 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 39 times).
• The Ducks have five wins in games when their odds are +215 or longer on the moneyline (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 leading contributors this season with 46 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 16.7%.
• Having scored 18 goals and adding 18 assists, Aliaksei Protas is excelling for Washington through 43 games.
• Tom Wilson has contributed 33 points for Washington in 43 games this season, netting a goal on 19.4% of his shots and putting up 19 goals and 14 assists.
• In the 23 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .919, the sixth-best in the league.

Ducks Points Leaders

• Troy Terry’s 14 goals and 19 assists in 39 contests give him 33 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Ryan Strome is a key contributor for Anaheim, with 24 total points this season. He has scored seven goals and provided 17 assists in 43 games.
• Frank Vatrano has 11 goals and 13 assists, for a season point total of 24.
• Lukas Dostal has a .910 save percentage (18th in the league), with 739 total saves, while conceding 73 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has compiled an 11-12-3 record between the posts for Anaheim this season.

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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