Tuesday’s NHL schedule features a contest between the Washington Capitals and the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Capitals vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total (6 goals) 24 times this season.
• So far this season, 20 games Anaheim has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.1 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.63) and Ducks (2.47).
• The 5.7 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.3 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -293

• The Capitals have won 63.6% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (14-8).
• Washington has had moneyline odds set at -293 or shorter in only one game this season, and lost.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Capitals have a 74.6% chance to win.

Ducks Moneyline: +236

• In 39 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Anaheim has pulled off the upset 15 times.
• The Ducks have won three games with moneyline odds of +236 or longer (in nine such games).
• Anaheim’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 29.8% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Anaheim 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been imperative to Washington’s offense this season, recording 46 points in 43 games.
• Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s important contributors currently with 36 total points (18 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
• Through 43 games, Tom Wilson has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 33 points (19 goals and 14 assists).
• In the 23 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .919, the sixth-best in the league.

Ducks Points Leaders

• Troy Terry is a key offensive option for Anaheim, with 33 points this season. He has recorded 14 goals and 19 assists in 39 games.
• Ryan Strome is key for Anaheim’s attack with 24 total points (0.6 per game), including seven goals and 17 assists through 43 contests.
• Frank Vatrano has scored 11 goals and contributed 13 assists for Anaheim, giving him a point total of 24.
• Lukas Dostal’s record stands at 11-12-3 on the season, giving up 73 goals (2.9 goals against average) and amassing 739 saves with a .910 save percentage (18th in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Ducks’ Schedule

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Washington vs. Anaheim Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
• Time: 7:00 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: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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