There are a variety of betting options to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Washington Capitals facing off against the Ottawa Senators at 6:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 3. To get you prepared to place a bet or build a parlay, check out our best bets and projections below.

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Capitals vs. Senators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, Washington games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal total 32 times.
• So far this season, 28 games Ottawa has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• The Capitals score 3.58 goals per game, compared to the Senators’ average of 2.8, adding up to 0.9 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• These two teams give up a combined 5.4 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -162

• In the 34 times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 21-13 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter, Washington is 9-8 (winning 52.9% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 61.8%.

Senators Moneyline: +135

• In Ottawa’s 28 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 12 wins.
• When the Senators’ moneyline odds are +135 or longer, they have won three games in 12 opportunities.
• Ottawa’s implied probability to win this matchup is 42.6% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors this season with 59 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 16.5%.
• Aliaksei Protas has 23 goals and 27 assists for Washington to compile 50 total points (0.8 per game).
• Through 60 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 49 points (14 goals and 35 assists).
• Across 34 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 25-4-5. During those games, he’s allowed 77 goals while recording 871 saves.

Senators Points Leaders

• Ottawa’s Tim Stutzle has totaled 42 assists and 19 goals in 59 games, good for 61 points.
• Drake Batherson is key for Ottawa’s offense with 47 total points (0.8 per game), including 16 goals and 31 assists through 59 contests.
• Ottawa’s Brady Tkachuk has 43 points (22 goals, 21 assists) this season.
• Linus Ullmark has a .911 save percentage (13th in the league), with 706 total saves, while giving up 69 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has put up a 13-11-2 record between the posts for Ottawa this season.

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Washington vs. Ottawa Game Info

• Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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