Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Sunday’s game at 5:00 PM ET between the Washington Capitals and the Los Angeles Kings features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this game.

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Capitals vs. Kings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• A total of 19 Washington games this season have gone over Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• In Los Angeles’ 33 games this season, 14 have finished with more goals than Sunday’s total of 6.
• The Capitals score 3.78 goals per game, compared to the Kings’ average of 3.12, adding up to 0.9 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• The 5.2 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.8 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -136

• The Capitals have been victorious in nine of their 13 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (69.2%).
• Washington is 7-4 (winning 63.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -136 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 57.6%.

Kings Moneyline: +115

• In 13 games as the moneyline underdog, Los Angeles has pulled off the upset five times.
• The Kings have three victories in games with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in six chances).
• Los Angeles has a 46.5% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Los Angeles 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has put up 38 points.
• Connor McMichael has 28 points (16 goals, 12 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 32 games, Aliaksei Protas has proven himself as an important offensive option for Washington. He has 27 points (12 goals and 15 assists).
• In the 16 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .911, 15th in the league.

Kings Points Leaders

• Anze Kopitar’s 10 goals and 27 assists in 33 matchups give him 37 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Los Angeles’ Adrian Kempe has racked up 31 total points (0.9 per game), with 16 goals and 15 assists.
• Los Angeles’ Alex Laferriere has 25 points, courtesy of 13 goals (second on team) and 12 assists (sixth).
• Los Angeles’ Darcy Kuemper is 8-2-5 this season, amassing 377 saves and giving up 38 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (15th in the league).

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Washington vs. Los Angeles Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
• Time: 5:00 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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