If you’re seeking best bets for the Florida Panthers’ upcoming contest against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Panthers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, Florida games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal over/under 31 times.
• A total of 26 of Washington’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 1.3 less than the combined scoring averages for the Panthers (3.28) and Capitals (3.5).
• This game’s total is 0.2 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Panthers Moneyline: -116

• The Panthers have won 59.5% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (25-17).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -116 or shorter, Florida is 25-16 (winning 61.0% of the time).
• The Panthers have a 53.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Capitals Moneyline: -104

• Washington has pulled off an upset victory 15 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 23 games as the underdog).
• The Capitals have 15 victories in games with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in 22 chances).
• Washington’s implied probability to win this matchup is 51.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Florida 2

Panthers Points Leaders

• One of Florida’s top offensive players this season is Sam Reinhart, who has recorded 59 points in 54 games.
• Having scored 18 goals and adding 32 assists, Matthew Tkachuk is a strong contributor for Florida through 49 games.
• With 47 points through 44 games (12 goals and 35 assists), Aleksander Barkov Jr. has been an important part of Florida’s offense this season.
• Sergei Bobrovsky (22-11-2) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .903 for Florida.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has scored 15 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 35 assists (0.7 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Washington with 50 total points (one per game).
• Aliaksei Protas is a key contributor for Washington, with 43 total points this season. He has netted 21 goals and provided 22 assists in 52 games.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has scored 12 goals and contributed 30 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 42.
• Logan Thompson has a record of 23-2-4 in 29 games this season, conceding 62 goals (2.2 goals against average) with 751 saves and a .924 save percentage, fifth-best in the league.

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Florida vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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