The game between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:30 PM ET on Friday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Capitals vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.9 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Friday’s total of 6.5 goals six times this season.
• This season, eight of Pittsburgh’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (4.08) and Penguins (2.8).
• This game’s total is 0.2 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -165

• The Capitals were a moneyline favorite in four games this season, and won each time.
• Washington has had moneyline odds of -165 or shorter in only two games this season, and won both.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Capitals have a 62.3% chance to win.

Penguins Moneyline: +139

• Pittsburgh has secured an upset victory one time when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 11 games as the underdog).
• When the Penguins’ moneyline odds are +139 or longer, they have not won a game in five opportunities.
• Pittsburgh’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 41.8% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Pittsburgh 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• With four goals and 15 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors (19 points).
• Alexander Ovechkin is another of Washington’s top contributors currently with 16 total points (eight goals and eight assists) to his name.
• Through 12 games, Connor McMichael has proven himself as an important offensive option for Washington. He has 13 points (eight goals and five assists).
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 6 wins and 0 losses this season while allowing 17 goals with 159 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Evgeni Malkin is among the top options on offense for Pittsburgh, with 16 points this season. He has put up four goals and 12 assists in 15 games.
• Sidney Crosby is pivotal for Pittsburgh’s attack with 15 total points (one per game), including six goals and nine assists through 15 games.
• Pittsburgh’s Rickard Rakell has 11 points, courtesy of six goals (first on team) and five assists (fifth).
• Alex Nedeljkovic’s record stands at 2-3-2 on the season, giving up 22 goals (3.1 goals against average) and amassing 166 saves with an .883 save percentage (52nd in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Penguins’ Schedule

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Washington vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
• Time: 7:30 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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