On Friday, November 29 at 3:00 PM ET, the Washington Capitals are scheduled to face off against the New York Islanders at Capital One Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, read on.

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Capitals vs. Islanders 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 Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 15 times this season.
• In New York’s 23 games this season, 14 have finished with more goals than Friday’s total of 5.5.
• The Capitals score 4.09 goals per game, compared to the Islanders’ average of 2.48, adding up to 1.1 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -140

• In the seven times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 5-2 in those games.
• Washington is 3-2 (victorious in 60.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -140 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Capitals have a 58.3% chance to win.

Islanders Moneyline: +116

• New York has five wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 12 times).
• When the Islanders’ moneyline odds are +116 or longer, they have won three games in eight opportunities.
• New York has a 46.3% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, New York 1

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has put up 31 points in 22 games.
• Having scored 15 goals and adding 10 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is a top contributor for Washington through 18 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has contributed 20 points for Washington in 22 games this season, netting a goal on 24.2% of his shots and putting up eight goals and 12 assists.
• Logan Thompson (9-1-1) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .917 for Washington.

Islanders Points Leaders

• Kyle Palmieri is among the top options on offense for New York, with 19 points this season. He has recorded 10 goals and nine assists in 23 games.
• Brock Nelson is crucial for New York’s attack with 17 total points (0.7 per game), including 10 goals and seven assists through 23 games.
• New York’s Bo Horvat has 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) this season.
• New York’s Ilya Sorokin is 5-6-3 this season, amassing 380 saves and allowing 38 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .909 save percentage (24th in the league).

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Washington vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
• Time: 3:00 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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