Monday’s NHL schedule features a matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center, with the puck dropping at 9:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.

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Capitals vs. Utah Hockey Club Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.6 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s total of 6.5 goals 10 times.
• Six of Utah’s games have ended with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 4.24 goals per game, compared to the Utah Hockey Club’s average of 2.76, adding up to 0.5 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• The 6.1 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.4 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -115

• In the seven times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 5-2 in those games.
• Washington is 5-2 (winning 71.4% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter.
• The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 53.5% in this matchup.

Utah Hockey Club Moneyline: -104

• In 11 games as the moneyline underdog, Utah has secured the upset four times.
• The Utah Hockey Club have four victories in games with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in 11 chances).
• Utah has a 51.0% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Utah 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been imperative to Washington’s offense this season, registering 26 points in 17 games.
• Alexander Ovechkin is another of Washington’s major contributors currently with 23 total points (13 goals and 10 assists) to his name.
• Washington’s offensive effort is aided by Connor McMichael’s 23 points. He’s contributed seven assists.
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 8 wins and 0 losses this season while giving up 24 goals with 253 saves.

Utah Hockey Club Points Leaders

• Utah’s Clayton Keller has totaled nine assists and six goals in 17 games, good for 15 points.
• Utah’s Dylan Guenther has racked up 14 total points (0.8 per game), with seven goals and seven assists.
• Nick Schmaltz has zero goals and 12 assists, for a season point total of 12.
• Connor Ingram has a 6-3-3 record this season, with an .878 save percentage (54th in the league). In 12 games, he has 281 saves, and has conceded 39 goals (3.4 goals against average).

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Utah Hockey Club’s Schedule

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Washington vs. Utah Game Info

• Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
• Time: 9:00 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: Salt Lake City, Utah
• Venue: Delta Center

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