If you’re searching for best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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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.
• There have been 33 Pittsburgh games with over 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.6 goals per game, 0.5600000000000005 more than the over/under for this contest.
• The 6.1 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.1 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -223

• The Capitals have won 66.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (16-8).
• Washington is 3-2 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -223 or shorter (60.0% win percentage).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 69.0% to win.

Penguins Moneyline: +182

• In 35 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Pittsburgh has achieved the upset 11 times.
• The Penguins have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +182 or longer (in four chances).
• Pittsburgh has a 35.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Pittsburgh 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has recorded 46 points.
• Aliaksei Protas has 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Washington’s offensive effort is aided by Pierre-Luc Dubois’ 36 points. He’s contributed 27 assists.
• Across 25 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 20-2-3. During those games, he’s allowed 53 goals while recording 646 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby is a top offensive contributor for his team with 48 points (one per game). He has totaled 12 goals and 36 assists in 47 games (playing 20:15 per game).
• Pittsburgh’s Rickard Rakell has racked up 38 total points (0.8 per game), with 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 an .890 save percentage (54th in the league), with 528 total saves, while giving up 65 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has put up an 8-7-4 record between the posts for Pittsburgh this season.

Capitals’ Schedule

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Penguins’ Schedule

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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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