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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