Looking for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Florida Panthers and the Washington Capitals on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Panthers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Florida and its opponent have combined for more than Tuesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 31 times this season.
• So far this season, 26 games Washington has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.8 goals per game, 1.2799999999999994 more than the total for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.2 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Panthers Moneyline: -116

• In the 42 times this season the Panthers have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 25-17 in those games.
• Florida is 25-16 when it has played with moneyline odds of -116 or shorter (61.0% win percentage).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Panthers have an implied probability of 53.7% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: -104

• In Washington’s 23 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 15 wins.
• The Capitals have 15 wins in games when their moneyline odds are -104 or longer (in 22 such games).
• Washington’s implied probability to win is 51.0% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Florida 2

Panthers Points Leaders

• Sam Reinhart has been imperative to Florida’s offense this season, racking up 59 points in 54 games.
• Matthew Tkachuk has 50 points (18 goals, 32 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• On 99 shots (for 12 goals) and 35 assists, Aleksander Barkov Jr. has recorded 47 points this season.
• Sergei Bobrovsky (22-11-2) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .903 for Florida.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s 15 goals and 35 assists in 52 matchups give him 50 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Aliaksei Protas is pivotal for Washington’s offense with 43 total points (0.8 per game), including 21 goals and 22 assists through 52 games.
• Washington’s Pierre-Luc Dubois has 42 points (12 goals, 30 assists) this season.
• Logan Thompson has a .924 save percentage (fifth-best in the league), with 751 total saves, while giving up 62 goals (2.2 goals against average). He has put together a 23-2-4 record between the posts for Washington this season.

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Florida vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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