The matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Stars vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

• In 56 of 101 games last season, Dallas and its opponent combined for more than 6 goals.
• Washington combined with its opponent to score more than 6 goals in 44 of 86 games last season.
• These teams racked up a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.2 more than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams gave up 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Capitals were 28th in the league in goals scored, compared to the third-ranked Stars.
• This game features the league’s 16th-ranked (Capitals) and eighth-ranked (Stars) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -142

• The Stars won 53 of their 84 games when favored on the moneyline last season (63.1%).
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -142 or shorter, Dallas had a 36-14 record (winning 72.0% of its games).
• The Stars have a 58.7% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• The Capitals secured an upset victory in 26, or 39.4%, of the 66 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Washington had a record of 20-26 in games when oddsmakers listed them as +120 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The win probability for the Capitals, implied from the moneyline, is 45.5%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 29 goals and 51 assists last season, Jason Robertson was one of Dallas’ top contributors (80 points).
• Having scored 30 goals and adding 35 assists a year ago, Roope Hintz was a top contributor for Dallas over the course 80 games.
• With 65 points in 82 games last season (32 goals and 33 assists), Wyatt Johnston was an important part of Dallas’ offensive efforts.
• As Dallas’ top goalie last season, Jake Oettinger posted 35 wins and 14 losses while giving up 140 goals against 1336 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Washington’s Dylan Strome totaled 40 assists and 27 goals in 82 games last season, for 67 points.
• Alexander Ovechkin’s 65 points last season, including 31 goals and 34 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
• John Carlson had 10 goals and 42 assists for Dallas.
• Washington’s Charlie Lindgren was 25-16-7 last season, conceding 127 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM 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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