On Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 PM ET, the Colorado Avalanche are scheduled to take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this game, read on.

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Avalanche vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 7.1 goals)

• Colorado and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 12 times this season.
• This season, 11 of Washington’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 7.7 goals per game, 1.2000000000000002 more than the total for this contest.
• These two teams allow a combined 6.5 goals per game, 0.0 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -121

• The Avalanche have won 64.3% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (9-5).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -121 or shorter, Colorado is 9-5 (winning 64.3% of the time).
• The Avalanche have a 54.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: +101

• In 11 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Washington has secured the upset eight times.
• The Capitals have seven wins in games when their odds are +101 or longer on the moneyline (in 10 opportunities).
• Washington’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 49.8% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Colorado 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon has been imperative to Colorado’s offense this season, registering 34 points in 19 games.
• Cale Makar has 27 points (eight goals, 19 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Mikko Rantanen has contributed 27 points for Colorado in 19 games this season, netting a goal on 20.3% of his shots and recording 12 goals and 15 assists.
• As Colorado’s top goalie, Alexandar Georgiev has recorded 4 wins and 5 losses this season while giving up 32 goals with 203 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s six goals and 22 assists in 18 matchups give him 28 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Alexander Ovechkin is crucial for Washington’s offense with 25 total points (1.4 per game), including 15 goals and 10 assists through 18 contests.
• Connor McMichael has 12 goals and seven assists for Colorado.
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 8-0-1 this season, compiling 253 saves and giving up 24 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (16th in the league).

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Colorado vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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