For the upcoming matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Golden Knights vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7.8 goals)

• In 46 of 89 games last season, Vegas and its opponent combined to finish above 6 goals.
• Washington played 44 games last season with over 6 goals.
• The two teams combined to score 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams conceded six goals per game, zero more than this one’s total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Golden Knights were 13th in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
• The Golden Knights were 11th in the league in goals conceded, and the Capitals were 16th.

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Moneyline Pick

Golden Knights Moneyline: -125

• The Golden Knights won 31 of their 54 games when listed as a moneyline favorite last season (57.4%).
• Vegas was 26-17 when playing as a moneyline favorite of -125 or shorter.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Golden Knights’ implied win probability is 55.6%.

Capitals Moneyline: +105

• Last season the Capitals had 26 wins in the 66 games in which they were an underdog.
• Washington was 26-36 as an underdog of +105 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline implies a 48.8% chance to win for the Capitals.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vegas 5, Washington 3

Golden Knights Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 31 goals and 37 assists last season, Jack Eichel was one of Vegas’ leading contributors (68 points).
• William Karlsson garnered 60 points (30 goals, 30 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• Vegas’ scoring effort last season was aided by Mark Stone’s 60 points, including 37 assists.
• In the 40 games Ilya Samsonov played a season ago, his save percentage was .890, 53rd in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Dylan Strome was a top offensive contributor for his squad last season with 67 points (0.8 per game). He recorded 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games (playing 17:57 per game).
• Alexander Ovechkin was a top contributor for Washington, with 65 total points. He scored 31 goals and provided 34 assists in 79 games.
• Washington’s John Carlson had 52 points, courtesy of 10 goals (11th on team) and 42 assists (first).
• Charlie Lindgren had a 25-16-7 record last season, with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league). In 50 games, he gave up 127 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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Vegas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
• 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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