There are a variety of betting options to take into account for the upcoming game that has the Washington Capitals going up against the Ottawa Senators at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 16. To get you prepared to place a wager or build a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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Capitals vs. Senators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 24 times this season.
• So far this season, 19 games Ottawa has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• The Capitals score 3.61 goals per game, compared to the Senators’ average of 2.88, adding up to 1.0 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -112

• The Capitals are 15-8 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Washington is 15-8 (victorious in 65.2% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Capitals have a 52.8% chance to win.

Senators Moneyline: -108

• Ottawa has secured an upset victory 10 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 20 games as the underdog).
• The Senators have 10 wins in games when their odds are -108 or longer on the moneyline (in 20 opportunities).
• Ottawa’s implied probability to win is 51.9% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive options this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 46 points in 44 games.
• With 18 goals and 18 assists, Aliaksei Protas is one of the top contributors for Washington with his 36 points (0.8 per game).
• Washington’s scoring effort is aided by Pierre-Luc Dubois’ 36 points. He’s contributed 27 assists.
• In the 24 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .921, the seventh-best in the league.

Senators Points Leaders

• Tim Stutzle is a top offensive contributor for his club with 43 points (one per game). He has recorded 14 goals and 29 assists in 43 games (playing 19:39 per game).
• Drake Batherson is key for Ottawa’s offense with 39 total points (0.9 per game), including 14 goals and 25 assists through 43 games.
• Brady Tkachuk has scored 18 goals and contributed 18 assists for Ottawa, giving him a point total of 36.
• Linus Ullmark has a .915 save percentage (12th in the league), with 550 total saves, while giving up 51 goals (2.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 12-7-2 record between the posts for Ottawa this season.

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Senators’ Schedule

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Washington vs. Ottawa Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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