How to Pick the Capitals vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 28
Published 12:43 pm Monday, January 27, 2025
Before the puck drops at 9:00 PM ET in Tuesday’s game between the Washington Capitals and the Calgary Flames, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to make a single wager or have your sights set on putting together a parlay.
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Capitals vs. Flames Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)
- Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 24 times this season.
- So far this season, 23 games Calgary has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
- The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.7 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.49) and Flames (2.69).
- This game’s total is 0.2 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -148
- The Capitals are 18-9 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- When playing with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter, Washington has compiled a 12-7 record (winning 63.2% of its games).
- The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 59.7% in this game.
Flames Moneyline: +124
- In 31 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Calgary has pulled off the upset 11 times.
- The Flames have seven wins in games when their moneyline odds are +124 or longer (in 20 such games).
- Calgary’s implied probability to win is 44.6% based on the moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Calgary 3
Capitals Points Leaders
- Dylan Strome has been imperative to Washington’s offense this season, racking up 46 points in 49 games.
- Aliaksei Protas has 41 points (20 goals, 21 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
- Through 49 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as another option for Washington. He has 39 points (10 goals and 29 assists).
- In 27 games played this season, Logan Thompson (22-2-3) has allowed 56 goals.
Flames Points Leaders
- Jonathan Huberdeau’s 19 goals and 17 assists in 48 games give him 36 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Nazem Kadri has made a major impact for Calgary this season with 34 points, thanks to 16 goals and 18 assists.
- Calgary’s Blake Coleman has 26 points, courtesy of 10 goals (fifth on team) and 16 assists (fourth).
- Calgary’s Dustin Wolf is 18-7-2 this season, compiling 751 saves and permitting 69 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .916 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).
Capitals’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
1/21/2025 | Oilers | W 3-2 | Away | +128 |
1/23/2025 | Kraken | W 3-0 | Away | -139 |
1/25/2025 | Canucks | L 2-1 | Away | -125 |
1/28/2025 | Flames | – | Away | -148 |
1/30/2025 | Senators | – | Away | – |
2/1/2025 | Jets | – | Home | – |
2/4/2025 | Panthers | – | Home | – |
Flames’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
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1/23/2025 | Sabres | W 5-2 | Home | -140 |
1/25/2025 | Wild | W 5-4 | Away | +123 |
1/26/2025 | Jets | L 5-2 | Away | +204 |
1/28/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | +124 |
1/30/2025 | Ducks | – | Home | – |
2/1/2025 | Red Wings | – | Home | – |
2/2/2025 | Kraken | – | Away | – |
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Washington vs. Calgary Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
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