If you’re looking for best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming game against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Capitals vs. Blues Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 31 times this season.
• In St. Louis’ 59 games this season, 29 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s total of 5.5.
• These two teams combine for 6.4 goals per game, 0.9399999999999995 more than the total for this contest.
• The 5.5 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.0 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -180

• In the 33 times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 21-12 in those games.
• Washington is 6-6 when it has played with moneyline odds of -180 or shorter (50.0% win percentage).
• The Capitals have a 64.3% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Blues Moneyline: +150

• In 43 games as the moneyline underdog, St. Louis has achieved the upset 18 times.
• The Blues have seven wins in games when their odds are +150 or longer on the moneyline (in 16 opportunities).
• St. Louis has a 40.0% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, St. Louis 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 59 points in 58 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has 50 points (23 goals, 27 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 58 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 48 points (13 goals and 35 assists).
• In the 33 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .919, the fifth-best in the league.

Blues Points Leaders

• Robert Thomas is a top offensive contributor for his team with 47 points (one per game). He has scored 16 goals and 31 assists in 47 games (playing 19:55 per game).
• Jordan Kyrou is a key contributor for St. Louis, with 46 total points this season. He has netted 24 goals and provided 22 assists in 59 games.
• St. Louis’ Dylan Holloway has 42 points (17 goals, 25 assists) this season.
• Jordan Binnington has a 17-19-4 record this season, with an .899 save percentage (36th in the league). In 41 games, he has 984 saves, and has conceded 111 goals (2.8 goals against average).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Washington vs. St. Louis Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• 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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