Wanting to make some bets on the upcoming game (Thursday at 7:00 PM ET) between the Ottawa Senators and the Washington Capitals at Canadian Tire Centre? Below, we provide our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.

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Senators vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Ottawa and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 20 times this season.
• This season, 24 of Washington’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Senators score 2.72 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.48, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• The 5.0 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.5 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Senators Moneyline: -111

• The Senators are 15-12 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Ottawa is 15-12 (victorious in 55.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter.
• The Senators have a 52.6% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: -109

• Washington has pulled off an upset victory 15 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 22 games as the underdog).
• The Capitals have 15 victories in games with moneyline odds of -109 or longer (in 22 chances).
• Washington has a 52.2% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 3

Senators Points Leaders

• Tim Stutzle is one of Ottawa’s top contributors this season with 48 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 15.8%.
• With 14 goals and 26 assists, Drake Batherson is one of the most important contributors for Ottawa with his 40 points (0.8 per game).
• Ottawa’s offensive effort is aided by Brady Tkachuk’s 40 points. He’s contributed 18 assists.
• As Ottawa’s top goalie, Linus Ullmark has recorded 12 wins and 7 losses this season while giving up 51 goals with 550 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his club with 47 points (0.9 per game). He has recorded 13 goals and 34 assists in 50 games (playing 17:33 per game).
• Aliaksei Protas is a top scorer for Washington, with 42 total points this season. He has netted 21 goals and provided 21 assists in 50 games.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has 11 goals and 29 assists, for a season point total of 40.
• Logan Thompson has a .927 save percentage (third-best in the league), with 726 total saves, while giving up 57 goals (2.0 goals against average). He has compiled a 23-2-3 record between the posts for Washington this season.

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Ottawa vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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