Thursday’s game that pits the Washington Capitals against the Philadelphia Flyers, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before making any wagers.

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Capitals vs. Flyers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, 27 of Washington’s 53 games have gone over Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• This season, 27 of Philadelphia’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.3 goals per game, 0.8300000000000001 more than the over/under for this contest.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -135

• The Capitals have been victorious in 19 of their 29 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (65.5%).
• Washington is 15-8 (victorious in 65.2% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 57.4% chance to win.

Flyers Moneyline: +114

• In Philadelphia’s 39 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 12 wins.
• The Flyers have won 12 games with moneyline odds of +114 or longer (in 37 such games).
• Philadelphia’s implied probability to win is 46.7% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Philadelphia 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been important to Washington’s offense this season, racking up 51 points in 53 games.
• With 22 goals and 23 assists, Aliaksei Protas is one of the most important contributors for Washington with his 45 points (0.8 per game).
• Washington’s scoring effort is aided by Pierre-Luc Dubois’ 45 points. He’s contributed 30 assists.
• Logan Thompson (24-2-4) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .923 for Washington.

Flyers Points Leaders

• Travis Konecny’s 21 goals and 37 assists in 55 contests give him 58 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Philadelphia’s Matvei Michkov has racked up 34 total points (0.6 per game), with 14 goals and 20 assists.
• Philadelphia’s Owen Tippett has 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists) this season.
• Samuel Ersson has a record of 15-10-3 in 30 games this season, conceding 78 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 658 saves and an .894 save percentage, 51st in the league.

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Washington vs. Philadelphia Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 6, 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: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Wells Fargo Center

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