Thursday’s game that pits the Colorado Avalanche against the Washington Capitals, which begins at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek 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, Colorado and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total of 6.5 goals 12 times.
• This season, 11 of Washington’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 1.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Avalanche (3.37) and Capitals (4.33).
• These two teams concede a combined 6.5 goals per game, 0.0 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -142

• The Avalanche have been victorious in nine of their 14 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (64.3%).
• Colorado is 6-4 (victorious in 60.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Avalanche have an implied probability of 58.7% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• In Washington’s 11 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has eight wins.
• The Capitals have won four games with moneyline odds of +120 or longer (in six such games).
• Washington has a 45.5% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Colorado 2

Avalanche Points Leaders

• One of Colorado’s top offensive players this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has recorded 34 points in 19 games.
• Cale Makar has 27 points (eight goals, 19 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 19 games, Mikko Rantanen has proven himself as another option for Colorado. He has 27 points (12 goals and 15 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 is a key offensive option for Washington, with 28 points this season. He has put up six goals and 22 assists in 18 games.
• Alexander Ovechkin is a top scorer for Washington, with 25 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists in 18 contests.
• Connor McMichael has scored 12 goals and contributed seven assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 19.
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 8-0-1 this season, amassing 253 saves and permitting 24 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (16th in the league).

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Colorado vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, November 21, 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: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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