Seeking best bets for the upcoming contest between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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Stars vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

• In 56 of 101 games last season, Dallas and its opponent combined for more than 6 goals.
• Washington and its opponent combined to score over 6 goals in 44 of 86 games last season.
• The two teams combined to score 6.2 goals per game, 0.2 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these two teams combined to scored 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Stars were third in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
• The Capitals were 16th in the league in goals surrendered, and the Stars were eighth.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -142

• The Stars were 53-31 when favored on the moneyline last season.
• Dallas had a 36-14 record (winning 72.0% of its games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -142 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Stars a 58.7% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• The Capitals were an underdog 66 times last season, and upset their opponent 26 times.
• Washington won 20 of its 46 games last season when an underdog by +120 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline implies a 45.5% chance to win for the Capitals.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Dallas’ top offensive options last season was Jason Robertson, who posted 80 points in 82 games.
• Roope Hintz was another of Dallas’ major contributors last season, tallying 65 total points (30 goals and 35 assists).
• Dallas’ offensive effort last season was aided by Wyatt Johnston’s 65 points, including 33 assists.
• Across 54 games played, Jake Oettinger had a goaltending record of 35-14-4 last season. During those games, he yielded 140 goals while recording 1336 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Dylan Strome was among the top options on offense for Washington last season, with 67 points. He put up 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games.
• Alexander Ovechkin made a major impact for Washington last season with 65 points, thanks to 31 goals and 34 assists.
• Washington’s John Carlson had 52 points (10 goals, 42 assists) last season.
• Charlie Lindgren had a record of 25-16-7 in 50 games last season, conceding 127 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage, 17th in the league.

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Dallas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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