Thursday’s NHL slate features a game between the Ottawa Senators and the Washington Capitals at Canadian Tire Centre, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the piece below.

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Senators vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• This season, Ottawa and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals 20 times.
• A total of 24 of Washington’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The Senators score 2.72 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.48, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• These two teams allow a combined 5.0 goals per game, 0.5 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Senators Moneyline: -112

• The Senators have won 55.6% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (15-12).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter, Ottawa is 14-11 (winning 56.0% of the time).
• The Senators’ implied moneyline win probability is 52.8% in this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: -108

• Washington has secured an upset victory 15 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 22 games as the underdog).
• The Capitals have won 15 games with moneyline odds of -108 or longer (in 22 such games).
• Washington’s implied probability to win is 51.9% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 3

Senators Points Leaders

• With 16 goals and 32 assists this season, Tim Stutzle is one of Ottawa’s top contributors (48 points).
• Drake Batherson is another of Ottawa’s major contributors currently with 40 total points (14 goals and 26 assists) to his name.
• On 196 shots (for 19 goals) and 18 assists, Brady Tkachuk has recorded 37 points this season.
• Linus Ullmark (12-7-2) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .915 for Ottawa.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a key offensive option for Washington, with 47 points this season. He has recorded 13 goals and 34 assists in 50 games.
• Aliaksei Protas is pivotal for Washington’s offense with 42 total points (0.8 per game), including 21 goals and 21 assists through 50 games.
• Washington’s Pierre-Luc Dubois has 40 points, courtesy of 11 goals (seventh on team) and 29 assists (second).
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 23-2-3 on the season, allowing 57 goals (2.0 goals against average) and amassing 726 saves with a .927 save percentage (third-best in the league).

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Ottawa vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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