There are plenty of betting options to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Washington Capitals going up against the Ottawa Senators at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 30. To get you prepared to make a bet or build a parlay, check out our best bets and predictions below.

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Capitals vs. Senators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 24 times.
• This season, 20 of Ottawa’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Capitals score 3.48 goals per game, compared to the Senators’ average of 2.72, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s total is 0.5 more than the 5.0 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -113

• The Capitals have gone 19-9 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Washington is 18-9 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -113 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 53.1% chance to win.

Senators Moneyline: -107

• Ottawa has secured an upset victory 11 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 23 games as the underdog).
• The Senators have 11 wins in games when their odds are -107 or longer on the moneyline (in 22 opportunities).
• Ottawa’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 51.7% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has put up 47 points in 50 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has 21 goals and 21 assists for Washington to compile 42 total points (0.8 per game).
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has created 40 points for Washington in 50 games this season, netting a goal on 13.3% of his shots and putting up 11 goals and 29 assists.
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 23 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 57 goals with 726 saves.

Senators Points Leaders

• Ottawa’s Tim Stutzle has collected 32 assists and 16 goals in 50 games, good for 48 points.
• Drake Batherson is pivotal for Ottawa’s offense with 40 total points (0.8 per game), including 14 goals and 26 assists through 50 contests.
• Brady Tkachuk has 19 goals and 18 assists for Washington.
• Linus Ullmark has a record of 12-7-2 in 23 games this season, conceding 51 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 550 saves and a .915 save percentage, 10th-best in the league.

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Washington vs. Ottawa Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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