Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay, Thursday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, check out our best bets for this contest.

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Stars vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent went over 6 combined goals in 56 of 101 games last season.
• Washington combined with its opponent to score over 6 goals in 44 of 86 games last season.
• The two teams averaged 6.2 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams combined to scored 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Capitals were 28th in the league in goals scored, compared to the third-ranked Stars.
• The Capitals were 16th in the league in goals conceded, and the Stars were eighth.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -142

• The Stars won 63.1% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (53-31).
• In games when it was a moneyline favorite with odds of -142 or shorter, Dallas had a 36-14 record (winning 72.0% of its games).
• The Stars have a 58.7% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• The Capitals were an underdog 66 times last season, and upset their opponent 26 times.
• Washington was 20-26 as an underdog of +120 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline set in this matchup implies a 45.5% chance for the Capitals to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson, a leading offensive player last season for Dallas, totaled 80 points on the season.
• Roope Hintz posted 65 points (30 goals, 35 assists), adding significantly to the team’s scoring efforts last season.
• Wyatt Johnston contributed 65 points for Dallas in 82 games last season, netting a goal on 14.8% of his shots and recording 32 goals and 33 assists.
• In the 54 games Jake Oettinger played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Dylan Strome was a key offensive option for Washington last season, with 67 points. He recorded 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games.
• Alexander Ovechkin was crucial for Washington’s attack with 65 total points (0.8 per game), including 31 goals and 34 assists in 79 games.
• Washington’s John Carlson had 52 points, courtesy of 10 goals (11th on team) and 42 assists (first).
• Charlie Lindgren had a 25-16-7 record last season, with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league). In 50 games, he allowed 127 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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Dallas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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