If you’re seeking best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming game against the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday at 12:30 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Capitals vs. Utah Hockey Club Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 28 times this season.
• There have been 27 Utah games with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 3.56 goals per game, compared to the Utah Hockey Club’s average of 2.78, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -209

• In the 30 times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 20-10 in those games.
• Washington is 3-2 (winning 60.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -209 or shorter.
• The Capitals have a 67.6% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Utah Hockey Club Moneyline: +173

• Utah has 11 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 31 times).
• The Utah Hockey Club have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +173 or longer (in three chances).
• Utah’s implied probability to win this game is 36.6% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Utah 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has put up 52 points in 54 games.
• Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s major contributors currently with 46 total points (22 goals and 24 assists) to his name.
• Through 54 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as an important offensive option for Washington. He has 42 points (12 goals and 30 assists).
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 24 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 65 goals with 781 saves.

Utah Hockey Club Points Leaders

• Clayton Keller is a key offensive option for Utah, with 59 points this season. He has recorded 20 goals and 39 assists in 54 games.
• Logan Cooley has made a major impact for Utah this season with 44 points, thanks to 15 goals and 29 assists.
• Nick Schmaltz has 11 goals and 30 assists for Washington.
• Karel Vejmelka has a .907 save percentage (23rd in the league), with 814 total saves, while giving up 83 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has put together a 12-15-4 record between the posts for Utah this season.

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Washington vs. Utah Game Info

• Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
• Time: 12:30 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: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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