Looking for best bets for the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and the Seattle Kraken on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Capitals vs. Kraken Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, 24 of Washington’s 47 games have gone over Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• In Seattle’s 48 games this season, 28 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 5.5.
• The Capitals score 3.55 goals per game, compared to the Kraken’s average of 2.96, adding up to 1.0 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -148

• The Capitals are 17-8 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Washington is 12-7 when it has played with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter (63.2% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 59.7% chance to win.

Kraken Moneyline: +124

• Seattle has secured an upset victory 13 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 33 games as the underdog).
• The Kraken have won five games with moneyline odds of +124 or longer (in 20 such games).
• Seattle’s implied probability to win is 44.6% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Seattle 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• With 12 goals and 34 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors (46 points).
• Aliaksei Protas has 39 points (19 goals, 20 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has contributed 38 points for Washington in 47 games this season, netting a goal on 11.8% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 29 assists.
• In 27 games played this season, Logan Thompson (22-2-3) has allowed 56 goals.

Kraken Points Leaders

• Seattle’s Jared McCann has recorded 22 assists and 14 goals in 48 games, good for 36 points.
• Jaden Schwartz is a top contributor for Seattle, with 33 total points this season. He has netted 16 goals and provided 17 assists in 48 contests.
• Seattle’s Chandler Stephenson has 33 points (eight goals, 25 assists) this season.
• Joey Daccord ‘s record stands at 16-10-2 on the season, giving up 72 goals (2.5 goals against average) and compiling 763 saves with a .914 save percentage (10th-best in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Kraken’s Schedule

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Washington vs. Seattle Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
• Time: 10:00 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: Seattle, Washington
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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