If you’re seeking best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming game against the New York Islanders on Friday at 3:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Capitals vs. Islanders Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• A total of 15 Washington games this season have gone over Friday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• This season, 14 of New York’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Capitals score 4.09 goals per game, compared to the Islanders’ average of 2.48, adding up to 1.1 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -140

• The Capitals are 5-2 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -140 or shorter, Washington is 3-2 (winning 60.0% of the time).
• The Capitals have a 58.3% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Islanders Moneyline: +116

• In 12 games as the underdog on the moneyline, New York has achieved the upset five times.
• The Islanders have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +116 or longer (in eight such games).
• New York has a 46.3% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, New York 1

Capitals Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has put up 31 points.
• Alexander Ovechkin has 25 points (15 goals, 10 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Aliaksei Protas has contributed 20 points for Washington in 22 games this season, scoring on 24.2% of his shots and putting up eight goals and 12 assists.
• Logan Thompson (9-1-1) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .917 for Washington.

Islanders Points Leaders

• New York’s Kyle Palmieri has totaled nine assists and 10 goals in 23 games, good for 19 points.
• Brock Nelson is key for New York’s attack with 17 total points (0.7 per game), including 10 goals and seven assists through 23 games.
• New York’s Bo Horvat has 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) this season.
• New York’s Ilya Sorokin is 5-6-3 this season, compiling 380 saves and giving up 38 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .909 save percentage (24th in the league).

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Washington vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
• Time: 3:00 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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