For the upcoming contest between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Golden Knights vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7.8 goals)

• Vegas and its opponent combined to score more than 6 goals in 46 of 89 games last season.
• Washington played 44 games last season that finished with over 6 goals.
• The two teams combined to score 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this one’s total.
• These teams conceded a combined six goals per game, zero more than this one’s total.
• The Capitals were 28th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 13th-ranked Golden Knights.
• This game features the league’s 16th-ranked (Capitals) and 11th-ranked (Golden Knights) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Golden Knights Moneyline: -125

• The Golden Knights were 31-23 when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• Vegas went 26-17 in games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -125 or shorter.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Golden Knights’ implied win probability is 55.6%.

Capitals Moneyline: +105

• The Capitals were an underdog in 66 games last season, with 26 upset wins (39.4%).
• Washington won 26 of its 62 games last season when an underdog by +105 or longer on the moneyline.
• The win probability for the Capitals, implied from the moneyline, is 48.8%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vegas 5, Washington 3

Golden Knights Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jack Eichel was critical to Vegas’ offense last season, putting up 68 points in 63 games.
• William Karlsson garnered 60 points (30 goals, 30 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• Vegas’ scoring effort last season was aided by Mark Stone’s 60 points, including 37 assists.
• In 40 games played last season, Ilya Samsonov (23-7-8) surrendered 120 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Dylan Strome’s 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games gave him 67 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Alexander Ovechkin was a key contributor for Washington, with 65 total points. He scored 31 goals and provided 34 assists in 79 games.
• Washington’s John Carlson had 52 points (10 goals, 42 assists) last season.
• Charlie Lindgren had a 25-16-7 record last season, with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league). In 50 games, he conceded 127 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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Vegas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• 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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