How to Pick the Oilers vs. Capitals Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 21
Published 12:46 pm Monday, January 20, 2025
On Tuesday, January 21 at 9:00 PM ET, the Edmonton Oilers are slated to face off against the Washington Capitals at Rogers Place. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this game, continue reading.
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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.
- This season, 24 of Washington’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
- 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.
- The 5.2 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.3 less than the over/under set for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Oilers Moneyline: -142
- In the 41 times this season the Oilers have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 25-16 in those games.
- In games it has played with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter, Edmonton is 21-10 (winning 67.7% of the time).
- The Oilers’ implied moneyline win probability is 58.7% in this contest.
Capitals Moneyline: +120
- Washington has 14 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 21 times).
- When the Capitals’ moneyline odds are +120 or longer, they have won 10 games out of 15 opportunities.
- Washington’s implied probability to win is 45.5% based on the moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Edmonton 4, Washington 3
Oilers Points Leaders
- With 33 goals and 36 assists this season, Leon Draisaitl is one of Edmonton’s top contributors (69 points).
- Connor McDavid has 65 points (20 goals, 45 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
- Through 46 games, Evan Bouchard has proven himself as a contributor for Edmonton. He has 35 points (eight goals and 27 assists).
- Stuart Skinner (18-10-3) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .901 for Edmonton.
Capitals Points Leaders
- Dylan Strome’s 12 goals and 34 assists in 46 matchups give him 46 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Washington’s Aliaksei Protas has racked up 38 total points (0.8 per game), with 19 goals and 19 assists.
- Washington’s Pierre-Luc Dubois has 36 points (eight goals, 28 assists) this season.
- Logan Thompson has a 21-2-3 record this season, with a .925 save percentage (fifth-best in the league). In 26 games, he has 664 saves, and has conceded 54 goals (2.1 goals against average).
Oilers’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2025 | Wild | W 5-3 | Away | -226 |
| 1/16/2025 | Avalanche | W 4-3 | Away | -101 |
| 1/18/2025 | Canucks | L 3-2 | Away | -171 |
| 1/21/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | -142 |
| 1/23/2025 | Canucks | – | Home | – |
| 1/25/2025 | Sabres | – | Home | – |
| 1/27/2025 | Kraken | – | Home | – |
Capitals’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2025 | Ducks | W 3-0 | Home | -277 |
| 1/16/2025 | Senators | W 1-0 | Away | -111 |
| 1/18/2025 | Penguins | W 4-1 | Home | -190 |
| 1/21/2025 | Oilers | – | Away | +120 |
| 1/23/2025 | Kraken | – | Away | – |
| 1/25/2025 | Canucks | – | Away | – |
| 1/28/2025 | Flames | – | Away | – |
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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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