Thursday’s NHL slate features a matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, with the puck dropping at 10:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.

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Capitals vs. Kraken Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, 24 of Washington’s 47 games have gone over Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• There have been 28 Seattle games with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 1.0 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.55) and Kraken (2.96).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -148

• The Capitals are 17-8 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Washington is 12-7 (winning 63.2% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter.
• The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 59.7% in this matchup.

Kraken Moneyline: +124

• Seattle has 13 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 33 times).
• The Kraken have five victories in games with moneyline odds of +124 or longer (in 20 chances).
• Seattle’s implied probability to win is 44.6% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Seattle 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• With 12 goals and 34 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors (46 points).
• Aliaksei Protas has 39 points (19 goals, 20 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 47 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 38 points (nine goals and 29 assists).
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 22 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 56 goals with 694 saves.

Kraken Points Leaders

• Jared McCann’s 14 goals and 22 assists in 48 contests give him 36 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Jaden Schwartz is pivotal for Seattle’s attack with 33 total points (0.7 per game), including 16 goals and 17 assists through 48 contests.
• Seattle’s Chandler Stephenson has 33 points, courtesy of eight goals (sixth on team) and 25 assists (first).
• Joey Daccord ‘s record stands at 16-10-2 on the season, allowing 72 goals (2.5 goals against average) and compiling 763 saves with a .914 save percentage (10th-best in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Kraken’s Schedule

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Washington vs. Seattle Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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