There are lots of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming game that has the Washington Capitals going up against the Ottawa Senators at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 30. To get you prepared to make a bet or build a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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Capitals vs. Senators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• A total of 24 Washington games this season have gone over Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• A total of 20 of Ottawa’s games have ended with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 3.48 goals per game, compared to the Senators’ average of 2.72, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• The 5.0 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.5 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -113

• The Capitals have been victorious in 19 of their 28 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (67.9%).
• Washington is 18-9 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -113 or shorter.
• The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 53.1% in this contest.

Senators Moneyline: -107

• In Ottawa’s 23 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 11 wins.
• The Senators have won 11 games with moneyline odds of -107 or longer (in 22 such games).
• Ottawa has a 51.7% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has put up 47 points in 50 games.
• Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s major contributors currently with 42 total points (21 goals and 21 assists) to his name.
• With 40 points through 50 games (11 goals and 29 assists), Pierre-Luc Dubois has been an important part of Washington’s offensive attack this season.
• Across 28 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 23-2-3. During those games, he’s allowed 57 goals while recording 726 saves.

Senators Points Leaders

• Tim Stutzle is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 48 points (1.0 per game). He has recorded 16 goals and 32 assists in 50 games (playing 19:44 per game).
• Drake Batherson is a top scorer for Ottawa, with 40 total points this season. He has scored 14 goals and provided 26 assists in 50 games.
• Brady Tkachuk has scored 19 goals and contributed 18 assists for Ottawa, giving him a point total of 37.
• Linus Ullmark has a record of 12-7-2 in 23 games this season, conceding 51 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 550 saves and a .915 save percentage, 10th-best in the league.

Capitals’ Schedule

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Washington vs. Ottawa Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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