Before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET in Saturday’s contest between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.

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Capitals vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 6 goals 24 times.
• So far this season, 33 games Pittsburgh has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.56) and Penguins (3).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.1 goals per game, 0.1 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -223

• The Capitals have been victorious in 16 of their 24 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (66.7%).
• Washington is 3-2 (victorious in 60.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -223 or shorter.
• The Capitals have a 69.0% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Penguins Moneyline: +182

• Pittsburgh has 11 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 35 times).
• The Penguins have won a single game with moneyline odds of +182 or longer (in four such games).
• Pittsburgh’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 35.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Pittsburgh 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors this season with 46 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 15.8%.
• Aliaksei Protas has 18 goals and 18 assists for Washington to compile 36 total points (0.8 per game).
• Washington’s scoring effort is aided by Pierre-Luc Dubois’ 36 points. He’s contributed 27 assists.
• In 25 games played this season, Logan Thompson (20-2-3) has allowed 53 goals.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby’s 12 goals and 36 assists in 47 matchups give him 48 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Rickard Rakell has made a big impact for Pittsburgh this season with 38 points, thanks to 23 goals and 15 assists.
• Bryan Rust has scored 18 goals and contributed 18 assists for Pittsburgh, giving him a point total of 36.
• Alex Nedeljkovic has a record of 8-7-4 in 20 games this season, conceding 65 goals (3.3 goals against average) with 528 saves and an .890 save percentage, 54th in the league.

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Washington vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 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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