How to Pick the Capitals vs. Senators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 30
Published 12:44 pm Wednesday, January 29, 2025
For the upcoming contest between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.
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Capitals vs. Senators Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)
- Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 24 times this season.
- A total of 20 of Ottawa’s games have finished with over 5.5 goals this season.
- The Capitals score 3.48 goals per game, compared to the Senators’ average of 2.72, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
- These two teams give up a combined 5.0 goals per game, 0.5 less than this one’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -113
- In the 28 times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 19-9 in those games.
- Washington is 18-9 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -113 or shorter.
- The Capitals have a 53.1% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.
Senators Moneyline: -107
- In 23 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Ottawa has pulled off the upset 11 times.
- The Senators have won 11 games with moneyline odds of -107 or longer (in 22 such games).
- Ottawa has a 51.7% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 3
Capitals Points Leaders
- Dylan Strome has been imperative to Washington’s offense this season, registering 47 points in 50 games.
- Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s major contributors currently with 42 total points (21 goals and 21 assists) to his name.
- On 83 shots (for 11 goals) and 29 assists, Pierre-Luc Dubois has recorded 40 points this season.
- Logan Thompson (23-2-3) has a 2.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .927 for Washington.
Senators Points Leaders
- Ottawa’s Tim Stutzle has recorded 32 assists and 16 goals in 50 games, good for 48 points.
- Ottawa’s Drake Batherson has racked up 40 total points (0.8 per game), with 14 goals and 26 assists.
- Brady Tkachuk has scored 19 goals and contributed 18 assists for Ottawa, giving him a point total of 37.
- Linus Ullmark has a record of 12-7-2 in 23 games this season, conceding 51 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 550 saves and a .915 save percentage, 10th-best in the league.
Capitals’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
1/23/2025 | Kraken | W 3-0 | Away | -139 |
1/25/2025 | Canucks | L 2-1 | Away | -125 |
1/28/2025 | Flames | W 3-1 | Away | -147 |
1/30/2025 | Senators | – | Away | -113 |
2/1/2025 | Jets | – | Home | – |
2/4/2025 | Panthers | – | Home | – |
2/6/2025 | Flyers | – | Away | – |
Senators’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
1/23/2025 | Bruins | L 2-0 | Away | -162 |
1/25/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 2-1 | Home | -111 |
1/26/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 3-1 | Home | -120 |
1/30/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | -107 |
2/1/2025 | Wild | – | Home | – |
2/3/2025 | Predators | – | Away | – |
2/4/2025 | Lightning | – | Away | – |
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Washington vs. Ottawa 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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