The matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Capitals vs. Flyers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total (5.5 goals) 27 times this season.
• In Philadelphia’s 55 games this season, 27 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s total of 5.5.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.55) and Flyers (2.78).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -135

• In the 29 times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 19-10 in those games.
• Washington is 15-8 (winning 65.2% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter.
• The Capitals have a 57.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Flyers Moneyline: +114

• Philadelphia has 12 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 39 times).
• The Flyers have won 12 games with moneyline odds of +114 or longer (in 37 such games).
• Philadelphia’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 46.7% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Philadelphia 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has put up 51 points in 53 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has 22 goals and 23 assists for Washington to compile 45 total points (0.8 per game).
• With 42 points through 53 games (12 goals and 30 assists), Pierre-Luc Dubois has been an important part of Washington’s offense this season.
• Logan Thompson (24-2-4) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .923 for Washington.

Flyers Points Leaders

• Travis Konecny is a top offensive contributor for his club with 58 points (1.1 per game). He has totaled 21 goals and 37 assists in 55 games (playing 20:46 per game).
• Matvei Michkov’s 34 points this season, including 14 goals and 20 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Philadelphia.
• Philadelphia’s Owen Tippett has 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists) this season.
• Samuel Ersson has a 15-10-3 record this season, with an .894 save percentage (51st in the league). In 30 games, he has 658 saves, and has given up 78 goals (2.8 goals against average).

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Washington vs. Philadelphia Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Wells Fargo Center

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