The matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals at 8:00 PM ET on Monday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Stars vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 15 times this season.
• So far this season, 19 games Washington has played finished with over 6 goals.
• The Stars score 3.24 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.97, adding up to 1.2 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• This game’s total is 0.8 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -150

• The Stars are 16-8 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Dallas is 12-5 when playing with moneyline odds of -150 or shorter (70.6% win percentage).
• The Stars have a 60.0% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Capitals Moneyline: +125

• In Washington’s 17 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 12 wins.
• The Capitals have won seven games with moneyline odds of +125 or longer (in 10 such games).
• Washington has a 44.4% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders

• With 13 goals and 17 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors (30 points).
• With 12 goals and 15 assists, Mason Marchment is one of the top contributors for Dallas with his 27 points (0.9 per game).
• Through 19 games, Tyler Seguin has proven himself as an important offensive option for Dallas. He has 20 points (nine goals and 11 assists).
• As Dallas’ top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 15 wins and 7 losses this season while allowing 51 goals with 524 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 37 points (1.3 per game). He has scored 10 goals and 27 assists in 29 games (playing 17:34 per game).
• Connor McMichael is a top scorer for Washington, with 27 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and provided 12 assists in 29 contests.
• Aliaksei Protas has 11 goals and 15 assists for Dallas.
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 12-1-2 on the season, allowing 37 goals (2.4 goals against average) and compiling 388 saves with a .913 save percentage (14th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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