Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Thursday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this game.

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Stars vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent combined to score more than 6 goals in 56 of 101 games last season.
• Washington’s games last season had more than 6 goals 44 of 86 times.
• These two teams averaged a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.2 more than this one’s total.
• These teams together gave up 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Stars were third in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
• This game features the league’s 16th-ranked (Capitals) and eighth-ranked (Stars) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -142

• The Stars won 53 of their 84 games when favored on the moneyline last season (63.1%).
• Dallas had a 36-14 record (winning 72.0% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -142 or shorter.
• The Stars have a 58.7% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• The Capitals were an underdog 66 times last season, and upset their opponent 26 times.
• Washington had 46 games last season as an underdog by +120 or longer, and went 20-26.
• The Capitals have a 45.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was one of Dallas’ leading contributors last season, totaling 80 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 12.6%.
• With 30 goals and 35 assists, Roope Hintz was one of the top offensive options for Dallas a season ago (65 points, 0.8 per game).
• Dallas’ offensive effort last season was aided by Wyatt Johnston’s 65 points, including 33 assists.
• Last season for Dallas, Jake Oettinger (35-14-4) registered a 2.7 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Dylan Strome’s 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games gave him 67 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Alexander Ovechkin made a major impact for Washington last season with 65 points, thanks to 31 goals and 34 assists.
• Washington’s John Carlson had 52 points, courtesy of 10 goals (11th on team) and 42 assists (first).
• Charlie Lindgren had a record of 25-16-7 in 50 games last season, conceding 127 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage, 17th in the league.

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Dallas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Time: 7:00 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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