Tuesday’s contest that pits the Edmonton Oilers versus the Washington Capitals, which begins at 9:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before placing any wagers.

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Oilers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.0 goals)

• Edmonton and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 27 times this season.
• A total of 24 of Washington’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 1.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Oilers (3.28) and Capitals (3.57).
• This game’s total is 0.3 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -142

• In the 41 times this season the Oilers have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 25-16 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter, Edmonton is 21-10 (winning 67.7% of the time).
• The Oilers’ implied moneyline win probability is 58.7% in this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• In 21 games as the moneyline underdog, Washington has pulled off the upset 14 times.
• The Capitals have won 10 games with moneyline odds of +120 or longer (in 15 such games).
• Washington has a 45.5% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Edmonton 4, Washington 3

Oilers Points Leaders

• One of Edmonton’s top offensive players this season is Leon Draisaitl, who has recorded 69 points in 46 games.
• Connor McDavid has 65 points (20 goals, 45 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 46 games, Evan Bouchard has proven himself as another option for Edmonton. He has 35 points (eight goals and 27 assists).
• As Edmonton’s top goalie, Stuart Skinner has recorded 18 wins and 10 losses this season while allowing 82 goals with 747 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Washington’s Dylan Strome has totaled 34 assists and 12 goals in 46 games, good for 46 points.
• Aliaksei Protas is key for Washington’s attack with 38 total points (0.8 per game), including 19 goals and 19 assists through 46 games.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has eight goals and 28 assists, for a season point total of 36.
• Logan Thompson has a .925 save percentage (fifth-best in the league), with 664 total saves, while conceding 54 goals (2.1 goals against average). He has put up a 21-2-3 record between the posts for Washington this season.

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Edmonton vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Venue: Rogers Place

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