For the upcoming contest between the Ottawa Senators and the Washington Capitals on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Senators vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Ottawa and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 20 times this season.
• So far this season, 24 games Washington has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• The Senators score 2.72 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.48, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• These two teams concede a combined 5.0 goals per game, 0.5 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Senators Moneyline: -111

• In the 27 times this season the Senators have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 15-12 in those games.
• Ottawa is 15-12 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter (55.6% win percentage).
• The Senators’ implied moneyline win probability is 52.6% in this game.

Capitals Moneyline: -109

• In Washington’s 22 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 15 wins.
• The Capitals have 15 victories in games with moneyline odds of -109 or longer (in 22 chances).
• Washington’s implied probability to win this game is 52.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 3

Senators Points Leaders

• One of Ottawa’s top offensive options this season is Tim Stutzle, who has put up 48 points in 50 games.
• Having scored 14 goals and adding 26 assists, Drake Batherson is an important piece of the offense for Ottawa through 50 games.
• Through 50 games, Brady Tkachuk has proven himself as another option for Ottawa. He has 37 points (19 goals and 18 assists).
• In the 23 games Linus Ullmark has played this season, his save percentage is .915, the 10th-best in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s 13 goals and 34 assists in 50 games give him 47 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Aliaksei Protas’ 42 points this season, including 21 goals and 21 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has scored 11 goals and contributed 29 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 40.
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 23-2-3 on the season, allowing 57 goals (2.0 goals against average) and compiling 726 saves with a .927 save percentage (third-best in the league).

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Ottawa vs. Washington 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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