For the upcoming matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Washington Capitals on Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Oilers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, Edmonton and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 27 times.
• There have been 24 Washington games with over 5.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.8 goals per game, 1.3499999999999996 more than the over/under for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.3 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -142

• The Oilers have been victorious in 25 of their 41 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (61.0%).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter, Edmonton is 21-10 (winning 67.7% of the time).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Oilers have an implied probability of 58.7% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• In Washington’s 21 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 14 wins.
• The Capitals have 10 wins in games when their odds are +120 or longer on the moneyline (in 15 opportunities).
• Washington’s implied probability to win this matchup is 45.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Edmonton 4, Washington 3

Oilers Points Leaders

• Leon Draisaitl is one of Edmonton’s top contributors this season with 69 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 22.8%.
• Connor McDavid has 65 points (20 goals, 45 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Edmonton’s offensive effort is aided by Evan Bouchard’s 65 points. He’s contributed 27 assists.
• Across 31 games played, Stuart Skinner has a goaltending record of 18-10-3. During those games, he’s allowed 82 goals while recording 747 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his team with 46 points (one per game). He has recorded 12 goals and 34 assists in 46 games (playing 17:36 per game).
• Aliaksei Protas has made a big impact for Washington this season with 38 points, thanks to 19 goals and 19 assists.
• Washington’s Pierre-Luc Dubois has 36 points (eight goals, 28 assists) this season.
• Logan Thompson has a record of 21-2-3 in 26 games this season, conceding 54 goals (2.1 goals against average) with 664 saves and a .925 save percentage, fifth-best in the league.

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Edmonton vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Venue: Rogers Place

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