Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Thursday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Ottawa Senators and the Washington Capitals features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this matchup.

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Senators vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, Ottawa and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 19 times.
• So far this season, 24 games Washington has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.5 goals per game, 0.9900000000000002 more than the total for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.2 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Senators Moneyline: -110

• The Senators have gone 12-11 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Ottawa is 12-11 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -110 or shorter (52.2% win percentage).
• The Senators have a 52.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Capitals Moneyline: -109

• In Washington’s 21 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 14 wins.
• The Capitals have won 14 games with moneyline odds of -109 or longer (in 21 such games).
• Washington’s implied probability to win this game is 52.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 3

Senators Points Leaders

• With 14 goals and 29 assists this season, Tim Stutzle is one of Ottawa’s leading contributors (43 points).
• Drake Batherson has 39 points (14 goals, 25 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 43 games, Brady Tkachuk has proven himself as another option for Ottawa. He has 36 points (18 goals and 18 assists).
• In 23 games played this season, Linus Ullmark (12-7-2) has given up 51 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s 12 goals and 34 assists in 44 matchups give him 46 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Washington’s Aliaksei Protas has racked up 36 total points (0.8 per game), with 18 goals and 18 assists.
• Washington’s Pierre-Luc Dubois has 34 points (seven goals, 27 assists) this season.
• Logan Thompson has a 19-2-3 record this season, with a .921 save percentage (seventh-best in the league). In 24 games, he has 622 saves, and has conceded 53 goals (2.2 goals against average).

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Ottawa vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 16, 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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