Thursday’s NHL slate includes a game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Avalanche vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 7.1 goals)

• This season, Colorado and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 12 times.
• This season, 11 of Washington’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 1.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Avalanche (3.37) and Capitals (4.33).
• This game’s total is 0.0 more than the 6.5 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -121

• The Avalanche have won 64.3% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (9-5).
• Colorado is 9-5 (victorious in 64.3% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -121 or shorter.
• The Avalanche have a 54.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Capitals Moneyline: +101

• Washington has eight wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 11 times).
• The Capitals have seven wins in games when their odds are +101 or longer on the moneyline (in 10 opportunities).
• Washington’s implied probability to win this matchup is 49.8% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Colorado 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado’s leading contributors this season with 34 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 10.1%.
• Cale Makar is another of Colorado’s important contributors currently with 27 total points (eight goals and 19 assists) to his name.
• With 27 points through 19 games (12 goals and 15 assists), Mikko Rantanen has been an important part of Colorado’s offensive efforts this season.
• In 10 games played this season, Alexandar Georgiev (4-5-0) has allowed 32 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is among the top options on offense for Washington, with 28 points this season. He has recorded six goals and 22 assists in 18 games.
• Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin has racked up 25 total points (1.4 per game), with 15 goals and 10 assists.
• Connor McMichael has 12 goals and seven assists, for a season point total of 19.
• Logan Thompson has an 8-0-1 record this season, with a .913 save percentage (16th in the league). In 9 games, he has 253 saves, and has given up 24 goals (2.6 goals against average).

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Colorado vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
• Time: 7:00 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: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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