Monday’s NHL slate features a game between the Utah Hockey Club and the Washington Capitals at Delta Center, with the puck dropping at 9:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Utah Hockey Club vs. Capitals Picks

Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.6 goals)

• This season, Utah and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s total of 6.5 goals six times.
• There have been 10 Washington games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 0.5 less than the combined scoring averages for the Utah Hockey Club (2.76) and Capitals (4.24).
• The 6.1 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.4 less than the total set for this contest.

Bet on the total at BetMGM today!

Moneyline Pick

Utah Hockey Club Moneyline: -111

• In the six times this season the Utah Hockey Club have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 3-3 in those games.
• Utah is 3-3 (winning 50.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter.
• The Utah Hockey Club’s implied moneyline win probability is 52.6% in this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: -109

• In 10 games as the moneyline underdog, Washington has secured the upset seven times.
• The Capitals have seven wins in games when their odds are -109 or longer on the moneyline (in 10 opportunities).
• Washington has a 52.2% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now!

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Utah 3

Utah Hockey Club Points Leaders

• With six goals and nine assists this season, Clayton Keller is one of Utah’s leading contributors (15 points).
• Dylan Guenther is another of Utah’s major contributors currently with 14 total points (seven goals and seven assists) to his name.
• Through 17 games, Mikhail Sergachev has proven himself as a contributor for Utah. He has 12 points (four goals and eight assists).
• As Utah’s top goalie, Connor Ingram has recorded 6 wins and 3 losses this season while allowing 39 goals with 281 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Washington’s Dylan Strome has totaled 21 assists and five goals in 17 games, good for 26 points.
• Alexander Ovechkin is key for Washington’s attack with 23 total points (1.4 per game), including 13 goals and 10 assists through 17 games.
• Washington’s Connor McMichael has 19 points, courtesy of 12 goals (second on team) and seven assists (seventh).
• Logan Thompson has a record of 8-0-1 in nine games this season, conceding 24 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 253 saves and a .913 save percentage, 17th in the league.

Utah Hockey Club’s Schedule

Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Capitals’ Schedule

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Utah vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
• Time: 9:00 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: Salt Lake City, Utah
• Venue: Delta Center

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.