The matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals at 8:00 PM ET on Sunday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Golden Knights vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7.1 goals)

• This season, Vegas and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s total of 6 goals 14 times.
• This season, 12 of Washington’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• These two teams combine for 8.3 goals per game, 2.3100000000000005 more than the total for this contest.
• These two teams allow a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Golden Knights Moneyline: -142

• In the 13 times this season the Golden Knights have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 10-3 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter, Vegas is 6-1 (winning 85.7% of the time).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Golden Knights have an implied probability of 58.7% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• Washington has pulled off an upset victory six times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in nine games as the underdog).
• The Capitals have four wins in games when their moneyline odds are +120 or longer (in six such games).
• Washington has a 45.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vegas 4, Washington 3

Golden Knights Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Vegas, Jack Eichel has put up 27 points.
• Having scored six goals and adding 15 assists, Mark Stone is excelling for Vegas through 13 games.
• On 30 shots (for eight goals) and nine assists, Ivan Barbashev has recorded 17 points this season.
• Across 12 games played, Adin Hill has a goaltending record of 8-3-1. During those games, he’s allowed 36 goals while recording 279 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has recorded five goals (0.3 per game) and put up 19 assists (1.2 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Washington with 24 total points (1.5 per game).
• Alexander Ovechkin has made a big impact for Washington this season with 20 points, thanks to 10 goals and 10 assists.
• Connor McMichael has scored 12 goals and contributed seven assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 19.
• Logan Thompson has a .906 save percentage (24th in the league), with 213 total saves, while giving up 22 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has compiled a 7-0-1 record between the posts for Washington this season.

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Vegas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: NHL Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Paradise, Nevada
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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