Looking for best bets for the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and the Seattle Kraken on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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Capitals vs. Kraken Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 24 times this season.
• So far this season, 28 games Seattle has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 1.0 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.55) and Kraken (2.96).
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 less than the 5.6 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -148

• The Capitals have won 68.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (17-8).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter, Washington has put together a 12-7 record (winning 63.2% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Capitals have a 59.7% chance to win.

Kraken Moneyline: +124

• In 33 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Seattle has secured the upset 13 times.
• When the Kraken’s moneyline odds are +124 or longer, they have won five games out of 20 opportunities.
• Seattle’s implied probability to win is 44.6% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Seattle 3

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%.
• Aliaksei Protas has 39 points (19 goals, 20 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 47 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 38 points (nine goals and 29 assists).
• In 27 games played this season, Logan Thompson (22-2-3) has given up 56 goals.

Kraken Points Leaders

• Jared McCann is a top offensive contributor for his team with 36 points (0.8 per game). He has totaled 14 goals and 22 assists in 48 games (playing 17:38 per game).
• Jaden Schwartz is crucial for Seattle’s attack with 33 total points (0.7 per game), including 16 goals and 17 assists through 48 games.
• Seattle’s Chandler Stephenson has 33 points, courtesy of eight goals (sixth on team) and 25 assists (first).
• Joey Daccord has a .914 save percentage (10th-best in the league), with 763 total saves, while conceding 72 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put together a 16-10-2 record between the posts for Seattle this season.

Capitals’ Schedule

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Washington vs. Seattle Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
• Time: 10:00 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: Seattle, Washington
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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