If you’re searching for best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming game against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Capitals vs. Blues Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total (5.5 goals) 31 times this season.
• So far this season, 29 games St. Louis has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.9 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.66) and Blues (2.78).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 5.5 goals per game, 0.0 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -192

• The Capitals have won 63.6% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (21-12).
• Washington is 3-5 (winning only 37.5% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -192 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 65.8% to win.

Blues Moneyline: +159

• In 43 games as the underdog on the moneyline, St. Louis has pulled off the upset 18 times.
• The Blues have won seven games with moneyline odds of +159 or longer (in 13 such games).
• St. Louis has a 38.6% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, St. Louis 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been important to Washington’s offense this season, recording 59 points in 58 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has 50 points (23 goals, 27 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• On 96 shots (for 13 goals) and 35 assists, Pierre-Luc Dubois has contributed 48 points this season.
• Logan Thompson (25-3-5) has a 2.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .919 for Washington.

Blues Points Leaders

• Robert Thomas is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 47 points (one per game). He has recorded 16 goals and 31 assists in 47 games (playing 19:55 per game).
• Jordan Kyrou’s 46 points this season, including 24 goals and 22 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for St. Louis.
• Dylan Holloway has 17 goals and 25 assists for Washington.
• Jordan Binnington’s record stands at 17-19-4 on the season, giving up 111 goals (2.8 goals against average) and amassing 984 saves with an .899 save percentage (36th in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Blues’ Schedule

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Washington vs. St. Louis Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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