For the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Capitals vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total (6 goals) 24 times this season.
• A total of 33 of Pittsburgh’s games have finished with over 6 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.56) and Penguins (3).
• This game’s total is 0.1 less than the 6.1 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -223

• In the 24 times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 16-8 in those games.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -223 or shorter, Washington is 3-2 (winning 60.0% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 69.0%.

Penguins Moneyline: +182

• Pittsburgh has 11 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 35 times).
• When the Penguins’ moneyline odds are +182 or longer, they have won a single game in four opportunities.
• Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win is 35.5% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Pittsburgh 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive options this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 46 points in 45 games.
• Having scored 18 goals and adding 18 assists, Aliaksei Protas is a strong contributor for Washington through 45 games.
• Through 45 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as a contributor for Washington. He has 34 points (seven goals and 27 assists).
• Across 25 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 20-2-3. During those games, he’s allowed 53 goals while recording 646 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby’s 12 goals and 36 assists in 47 games give him 48 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Rickard Rakell is crucial for Pittsburgh’s offense with 38 total points (0.8 per game), including 23 goals and 15 assists through 47 contests.
• Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust has 36 points, courtesy of 18 goals (second on team) and 18 assists (fifth).
• Alex Nedeljkovic has a record of 8-7-4 in 20 games this season, conceding 65 goals (3.3 goals against average) with 528 saves and an .890 save percentage, 54th in the league.

Capitals’ Schedule

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Washington vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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