The matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Seattle Kraken at 10:00 PM ET on Thursday has a variety of betting possibilities 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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Capitals vs. Kraken Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 24 times.
• There have been 28 Seattle games with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 1.0 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.55) and Kraken (2.96).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -148

• The Capitals are 17-8 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter, Washington is 12-7 (winning 63.2% of the time).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 59.7% to win.

Kraken Moneyline: +124

• Seattle has pulled off an upset victory 13 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 33 games as the underdog).
• The Kraken have won five games with moneyline odds of +124 or longer (in 20 such games).
• Seattle has a 44.6% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Seattle 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been critical to Washington’s offense this season, recording 46 points in 47 games.
• Having scored 19 goals and adding 20 assists, Aliaksei Protas is a strong contributor for Washington through 47 games.
• Washington’s scoring effort is aided by Pierre-Luc Dubois’ 39 points. He’s contributed 29 assists.
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 22 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 56 goals with 694 saves.

Kraken Points Leaders

• Jared McCann’s 14 goals and 22 assists in 48 games give him 36 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Jaden Schwartz is crucial for Seattle’s attack with 33 total points (0.7 per game), including 16 goals and 17 assists through 48 games.
• Chandler Stephenson has scored eight goals and contributed 25 assists for Seattle, giving him a point total of 33.
• Joey Daccord has a record of 16-10-2 in 30 games this season, conceding 72 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 763 saves and a .914 save percentage, 10th-best in the league.

Capitals’ Schedule

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Kraken’s Schedule

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Washington vs. Seattle Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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