On Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 PM ET, the Washington Capitals are slated to face off against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this game, keep reading.

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Capitals vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals 24 times.
• So far this season, 20 games Anaheim has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.63) and Ducks (2.47).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -265

• In the 22 times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 14-8 in those games.
• Washington has had moneyline odds of -265 or shorter in just two games this season, and split them 1-1.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 72.6% to win.

Ducks Moneyline: +215

• Anaheim has earned an upset victory 15 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 39 games as the underdog).
• The Ducks have five wins in games when their odds are +215 or longer on the moneyline (in 12 opportunities).
• Anaheim’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 31.7% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Anaheim 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• With 12 goals and 34 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors (46 points).
• Aliaksei Protas has 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 43 games, Tom Wilson has proven himself as a contributor for Washington. He has 33 points (19 goals and 14 assists).
• In the 23 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .919, the sixth-best in the league.

Ducks Points Leaders

• Troy Terry’s 14 goals and 19 assists in 39 matchups give him 33 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Ryan Strome’s 24 points this season, including seven goals and 17 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Anaheim.
• Frank Vatrano has 11 goals and 13 assists, for a season point total of 24.
• Anaheim’s Lukas Dostal is 11-12-3 this season, compiling 739 saves and allowing 73 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .910 save percentage (18th in the league).

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Washington vs. Anaheim Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
• 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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