Prior to the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET in Saturday’s contest between the Washington Capitals and the St. Louis Blues, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re wanting to make a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.

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Capitals vs. Blues Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) six times this season.
• There have been five St. Louis games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.6 goals per game, 0.0600000000000005 more than the over/under for this contest.
• The 6.1 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.4 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -122

• The Capitals are 4-1 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -122 or shorter, Washington has put together a 4-1 record (winning 80.0% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Capitals have a 55.0% chance to win.

Blues Moneyline: +103

• In 12 games as the underdog on the moneyline, St. Louis has achieved the upset six times.
• The Blues have six victories in games with moneyline odds of +103 or longer (in 10 chances).
• St. Louis’ implied probability to win is 49.3% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, St. Louis 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been critical to Washington’s offense this season, recording 19 points in 13 games.
• Alexander Ovechkin has 16 points (eight goals, eight assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 13 games, Connor McMichael has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 14 points (eight goals and six assists).
• As Washington’s top goalie, Charlie Lindgren has recorded 3 wins and 4 losses this season while allowing 19 goals with 167 saves.

Blues Points Leaders

• Jordan Kyrou is a key offensive option for St. Louis, with 12 points this season. He has put up five goals and seven assists in 14 games.
• Pavel Buchnevich’s nine points this season, including four goals and five assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for St. Louis.
• Colton Parayko has four goals and five assists for Washington.
• Jordan Binnington has a 4-5-0 record this season, with a .904 save percentage (25th in the league). In 10 games, he has 245 saves, and has allowed 26 goals (2.8 goals against average).

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Washington vs. St. Louis Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: St. Louis, Missouri
• Venue: Enterprise Center

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