Wednesday’s game that pits the Washington Capitals versus the Philadelphia Flyers, which begins at 7:30 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before placing any wagers.

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Capitals vs. Flyers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7.2 goals)

• Washington and its opponent combined to score more than 6 goals in 44 of 86 games last season.
• Philadelphia played 43 games last season that finished with over 6 goals.
• These two teams racked up a combined 5.4 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this one’s total.
• These teams conceded 6.2 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this one’s over/under.
• In terms of goals scored, the Capitals were 28th in the league, and the Flyers were 27th.
• The Capitals were 16th in the league in goals conceded, and the Flyers were 18th.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -141

• The Capitals won 14 of their 20 games when favored on the moneyline last season (70.0%).
• When playing as a moneyline favorite at -141 or shorter, Washington went 6-3.
• The Capitals have an implied moneyline win probability of 58.5% in this contest.

Flyers Moneyline: +120

• The Flyers secured an upset victory in 24, or 43.6%, of the 55 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Philadelphia had a record of 14-17 in games when sportsbooks listed them as +120 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline implies a 45.5% chance to win for the Flyers.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 6, Philadelphia 1

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Dylan Strome was among Washington’s leading contributors a season ago, posting 67 points. He averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 16%.
• Alexander Ovechkin posted 65 points (31 goals, 34 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• Washington’s offensive effort last season was aided by John Carlson’s 65 points, including 42 assists.
• In the 50 games Charlie Lindgren played a season ago, his save percentage was .911, 17th in the league.

Flyers Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Travis Konecny’s 33 goals and 35 assists in 76 games gave him 68 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Owen Tippett’s 53 points last season, including 28 goals and 25 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Philadelphia.
• Philadelphia’s Joel Farabee had 50 points, courtesy of 22 goals (third on team) and 28 assists (third).
• Samuel Ersson had a 23-19-7 record last season, with an .890 save percentage (53rd in the league). In 51 games, he allowed 132 goals (2.8 goals against average).

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Washington vs. Philadelphia Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: TNT
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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