Tuesday’s contest that pits the Vegas Golden Knights versus the Washington Capitals, which begins at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before placing any wagers.

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Golden Knights vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7.8 goals)

• Vegas’ games last season went over this matchup’s total of 6 goals 46 times.
• Washington played 44 games last season with more than 6 goals.
• These two teams scored 5.8 goals per game between them, 0.2 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• Opponents of these teams put up six goals per game combined, zero more than this one’s over/under.
• The Golden Knights were 13th in goals scored in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
• The Golden Knights were 11th in the league in goals conceded, and the Capitals were 16th.

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Moneyline Pick

Golden Knights Moneyline: -125

• The Golden Knights compiled a 31-23 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
• Vegas had a 26-17 record (winning 60.5% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -125 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Golden Knights a 55.6% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +105

• The Capitals were an underdog 66 times last season, and upset their opponent 26 times.
• Washington had 62 games last season as an underdog by +105 or longer, and went 26-36.
• Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Capitals have a 48.8% chance to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vegas 5, Washington 3

Golden Knights Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jack Eichel, a productive offensive player a season ago for Vegas, totaled 68 points on the season.
• With 30 goals and 30 assists, William Karlsson was among the most important contributors for Vegas (60 points, 0.9 per game).
• Mark Stone generated 53 points for Vegas in 56 games last season, scoring on 13.7% of his shots and recording 16 goals and 37 assists.
• In the 40 games Ilya Samsonov played a season ago, his save percentage was .890, 53rd in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Washington’s Dylan Strome totaled 40 assists and 27 goals in 82 games last season, for 67 points.
• Alexander Ovechkin made a major impact for Washington last season with 65 points, thanks to 31 goals and 34 assists.
• John Carlson had 10 goals and 42 assists, for a season point total of 52.
• Charlie Lindgren had a 25-16-7 record last season, with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league). In 50 games, he gave up 127 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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Vegas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• 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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