The matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Utah Hockey Club at 9:00 PM ET on Monday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Capitals vs. Utah Hockey Club Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.6 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Monday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 10 times this season.
• This season, six of Utah’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Capitals score 4.24 goals per game, compared to the Utah Hockey Club’s average of 2.76, adding up to 0.5 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• This game’s total is 0.4 more than the 6.1 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -115

• The Capitals have been victorious in five of their seven games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (71.4%).
• Washington is 5-2 when it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter (71.4% win percentage).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 53.5% to win.

Utah Hockey Club Moneyline: -105

• Utah has secured an upset victory four times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 11 games as the underdog).
• The Utah Hockey Club have four wins in games when their moneyline odds are -105 or longer (in 11 such games).
• Utah’s implied probability to win is 51.2% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Utah 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has recorded 26 points.
• With 13 goals and 10 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is one of the top offensive options for Washington with his 23 points (1.4 per game).
• With 19 points through 17 games (12 goals and seven assists), Connor McMichael has been an important part of Washington’s offense this season.
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 8 wins and 0 losses this season while giving up 24 goals with 253 saves.

Utah Hockey Club Points Leaders

• Clayton Keller has recorded six goals (0.4 per game) and dished out nine assists (0.5 per game), averaging 2.5 shots per game and shooting 14.3%. That makes him among the leaders for Utah with 15 total points (0.9 per game).
• Dylan Guenther is crucial for Utah’s offense with 14 total points (0.8 per game), including seven goals and seven assists through 17 games.
• Utah’s Nick Schmaltz has 12 points (zero goals, 12 assists) this season.
• Connor Ingram’s record stands at 6-3-3 on the season, allowing 39 goals (3.4 goals against average) and collecting 281 saves with an .878 save percentage (54th in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Utah Hockey Club’s Schedule

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Washington vs. Utah Game Info

• Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
• Venue: Delta Center

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