Friday’s contest that pits the Colorado Avalanche against the Washington Capitals, which starts at 9:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before placing any wagers.

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Avalanche vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 7.1 goals)

• This season, 11 of Colorado’s 17 games have gone over Friday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• So far this season, eight games Washington has played finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• The Avalanche score 3.47 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 4.13, adding up to 1.1 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -169

• In the 12 times this season the Avalanche have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 8-4 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -169 or shorter, Colorado is 4-2 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Avalanche’s implied win probability is 62.8%.

Capitals Moneyline: +141

• Washington has five wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened eight times).
• The Capitals have won a single game with moneyline odds of +141 or longer (in two such games).
• Washington has a 41.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Colorado 3

Avalanche Points Leaders

• One of Colorado’s top offensive players this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has put up 33 points in 17 games.
• With 12 goals and 13 assists, Mikko Rantanen is one of the top offensive options for Colorado with his 25 points (1.5 per game).
• Cale Makar has contributed 25 points for Colorado in 17 games this season, netting a goal on 12.8% of his shots and recording six goals and 19 assists.
• In the 10 games Alexandar Georgiev has played this season, his save percentage is .864, 60th in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s five goals and 18 assists in 15 contests give him 23 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Alexander Ovechkin’s 19 points this season, including 10 goals and nine assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
• Washington’s Connor McMichael has 17 points, courtesy of 10 goals (first on team) and seven assists (sixth).
• Logan Thompson has a 7-0-1 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (26th in the league). In 8 games, he has 213 saves, and has allowed 22 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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Colorado vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Venue: Ball Arena

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