For the upcoming matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals on Monday at 8:00 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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Stars vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Dallas games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal total 10 times.
• This season, 14 of Washington’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Stars score 3.24 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.97, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• This game’s total is 1.3 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -168

• The Stars have won 66.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (16-8).
• Dallas is 9-3 when playing with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter (75.0% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Stars have a 62.7% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +141

• In 17 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Washington has pulled off the upset 12 times.
• The Capitals have won three games with moneyline odds of +141 or longer (in four such games).
• Washington has a 41.5% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders

• With 13 goals and 17 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ top contributors (30 points).
• Mason Marchment is another of Dallas’ major contributors currently with 27 total points (12 goals and 15 assists) to his name.
• Through 19 games, Tyler Seguin has proven himself as another option for Dallas. He has 20 points (nine goals and 11 assists).
• In 22 games played this season, Jake Oettinger (15-7-0) has given up 51 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Washington’s Dylan Strome has totaled 27 assists and 10 goals in 29 games, good for 37 points.
• Connor McMichael has made a big impact for Washington this season with 27 points, thanks to 15 goals and 12 assists.
• Aliaksei Protas has scored 11 goals and contributed 15 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 26.
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 12-1-2 on the season, allowing 37 goals (2.4 goals against average) and collecting 388 saves with a .913 save percentage (14th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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