If you’re seeking best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming game against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Capitals vs. Flames Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 24 times.
• A total of 23 of Calgary’s games have finished with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 3.49 goals per game, compared to the Flames’ average of 2.69, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• This game’s total is 0.2 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -148

• The Capitals have gone 18-9 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter, Washington has compiled a 12-7 record (winning 63.2% of its games).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 59.7% to win.

Flames Moneyline: +124

• Calgary has secured an upset victory 11 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 31 games as the underdog).
• The Flames have seven wins in games when their moneyline odds are +124 or longer (in 20 such games).
• Calgary’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 44.6% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Calgary 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors this season with 46 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 14.3%.
• Aliaksei Protas has 20 goals and 21 assists for Washington to compile 41 total points (0.8 per game).
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has contributed 39 points for Washington in 49 games this season, scoring on 12.2% of his shots and putting up 10 goals and 29 assists.
• Across 27 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 22-2-3. During those games, he’s allowed 56 goals while recording 694 saves.

Flames Points Leaders

• Jonathan Huberdeau’s 19 goals and 17 assists in 48 matchups give him 36 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Calgary’s Nazem Kadri has racked up 34 total points (0.7 per game), with 16 goals and 18 assists.
• Calgary’s Blake Coleman has 26 points, courtesy of 10 goals (fifth on team) and 16 assists (fourth).
• Dustin Wolf’s record stands at 18-7-2 on the season, giving up 69 goals (2.5 goals against average) and amassing 751 saves with a .916 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).

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Washington vs. Calgary Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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