Before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET in Tuesday’s game between the Florida Panthers and the Washington Capitals, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to place a single wager or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay.

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Panthers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, Florida games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal total 31 times.
• So far this season, 26 games Washington has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• The Panthers score 3.28 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.5, adding up to 1.3 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• These two teams allow a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Panthers Moneyline: -116

• The Panthers have gone 25-17 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Florida is 25-16 when it has played with moneyline odds of -116 or shorter (61.0% win percentage).
• The Panthers have a 53.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Capitals Moneyline: -104

• Washington has pulled off an upset victory 15 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 23 games as the underdog).
• The Capitals have 15 wins in games when their odds are -104 or longer on the moneyline (in 22 opportunities).
• Washington has a 51.0% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Florida 2

Panthers Points Leaders

• With 31 goals and 28 assists this season, Sam Reinhart is one of Florida’s leading contributors (59 points).
• Having scored 18 goals and adding 32 assists, Matthew Tkachuk is a top contributor for Florida through 49 games.
• Through 44 games, Aleksander Barkov Jr. has proven himself as an important offensive option for Florida. He has 47 points (12 goals and 35 assists).
• As Florida’s top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 22 wins and 11 losses this season while allowing 92 goals with 853 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s 15 goals and 35 assists in 52 contests give him 50 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Aliaksei Protas is crucial for Washington’s offense with 43 total points (0.8 per game), including 21 goals and 22 assists through 52 contests.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has 12 goals and 30 assists for Florida.
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 23-2-4 this season, collecting 751 saves and permitting 62 goals (2.2 goals against average) with a .924 save percentage (fifth-best in the league).

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Florida vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
• Time: 7:00 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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