Thursday’s NHL schedule includes a contest between the Ottawa Senators and the Washington Capitals at Canadian Tire Centre, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.

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Senators vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Ottawa and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 20 times this season.
• In Washington’s 50 games this season, 24 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 5.5.
• The Senators score 2.72 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.48, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s over/under 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

Senators Moneyline: -111

• In the 27 times this season the Senators have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 15-12 in those games.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter, Ottawa has put together a 15-12 record (winning 55.6% of its games).
• The Senators’ implied moneyline win probability is 52.6% in this game.

Capitals Moneyline: -109

• In Washington’s 22 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 15 wins.
• The Capitals have 15 victories in games with moneyline odds of -109 or longer (in 22 chances).
• Washington’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 52.2% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 3

Senators Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Ottawa, Tim Stutzle has recorded 48 points.
• Drake Batherson is another of Ottawa’s top contributors currently with 40 total points (14 goals and 26 assists) to his name.
• Brady Tkachuk has created 37 points for Ottawa in 50 games this season, netting a goal on 9.7% of his shots and recording 19 goals and 18 assists.
• In the 23 games Linus Ullmark has played this season, his save percentage is .915, the 10th-best in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his team with 47 points (0.9 per game). He has scored 13 goals and 34 assists in 50 games (playing 17:33 per game).
• Aliaksei Protas is pivotal for Washington’s offense with 42 total points (0.8 per game), including 21 goals and 21 assists through 50 contests.
• Washington’s Pierre-Luc Dubois has 40 points (11 goals, 29 assists) this season.
• Logan Thompson has a 23-2-3 record this season, with a .927 save percentage (third-best in the league). In 28 games, he has 726 saves, and has given up 57 goals (2.0 goals against average).

Senators’ Schedule

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Capitals’ Schedule

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Ottawa vs. Washington 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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