Sunday’s contest that pits the Washington Capitals versus the Los Angeles Kings, which starts at 5:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before placing any wagers.

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Capitals vs. Kings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• A total of 19 Washington games this season have gone over Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• There have been 14 Los Angeles games with over 6 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 3.78 goals per game, compared to the Kings’ average of 3.12, adding up to 0.9 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• The 5.2 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.8 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -136

• The Capitals have gone 9-4 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Washington is 7-4 when it has played with moneyline odds of -136 or shorter (63.6% win percentage).
• The Capitals have a 57.6% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Kings Moneyline: +115

• Los Angeles has five wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 13 times).
• The Kings have won three games with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in six such games).
• Los Angeles’ implied probability to win is 46.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Los Angeles 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive options this season is Dylan Strome, who has put up 38 points in 32 games.
• Connor McMichael has 16 goals and 12 assists for Washington to compile 28 total points (0.9 per game).
• On 59 shots (for 12 goals) and 15 assists, Aliaksei Protas has recorded 27 points this season.
• Logan Thompson (12-2-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .911 for Washington.

Kings Points Leaders

• Anze Kopitar is a leading scorer for Los Angeles, with 37 points this season. He has put up 10 goals and 27 assists in 33 games.
• Adrian Kempe has made a big impact for Los Angeles this season with 31 points, thanks to 16 goals and 15 assists.
• Alex Laferriere has scored 13 goals and contributed 12 assists for Los Angeles, giving him a point total of 25.
• Los Angeles’ Darcy Kuemper is 8-2-5 this season, compiling 377 saves and giving up 38 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (15th in the league).

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Washington vs. Los Angeles Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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