Friday’s NHL slate includes a matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Capitals vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.9 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total of 6.5 goals six times.
• Eight of Pittsburgh’s games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 4.08 goals per game, compared to the Penguins’ average of 2.8, adding up to 0.4 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• The 6.7 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.2 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -165

• The Capitals won all four games when favored on the moneyline.
• Washington has been a moneyline favorite of -165 or shorter in just two games this season, and won both.
• The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 62.3% in this matchup.

Penguins Moneyline: +139

• In 11 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Pittsburgh has secured the upset once.
• The Penguins haven’t won a match with moneyline odds of +139 or longer (in five such games).
• Pittsburgh has a 41.8% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Pittsburgh 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors this season with 19 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 21.1%.
• Alexander Ovechkin has eight goals and eight assists for Washington to compile 16 total points (1.3 per game).
• With 13 points through 12 games (eight goals and five assists), Connor McMichael has been an important part of Washington’s offense this season.
• Across six games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 6-0-0. During those games, he’s allowed 17 goals while recording 159 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Evgeni Malkin is a top offensive contributor for his club with 16 points (1.1 per game). He has recorded four goals and 12 assists in 15 games (playing 19:28 per game).
• Sidney Crosby’s 15 points this season, including six goals and nine assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Pittsburgh.
• Rickard Rakell has scored six goals and contributed five assists for Pittsburgh, giving him a point total of 11.
• Alex Nedeljkovic has a record of 2-3-2 in seven games this season, conceding 22 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 166 saves and an .883 save percentage, 52nd in the league.

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Washington vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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