There are lots of betting options to consider for the upcoming contest that has the Washington Capitals taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins at 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 22. To get you ready to place a bet or build a parlay, check out our best bets and predictions below.

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Capitals vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals 29 times this season.
• So far this season, 35 games Pittsburgh has played finished with over 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.56) and Penguins (2.86).
• These two teams concede a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -155

• The Capitals have been victorious in 20 of their 31 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (64.5%).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -155 or shorter, Washington is 10-7 (winning 58.8% of the time).
• The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 60.8% in this matchup.

Penguins Moneyline: +130

• Pittsburgh has 15 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 43 times).
• When the Penguins’ moneyline odds are +130 or longer, they have won eight games in 24 opportunities.
• Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win is 43.5% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Pittsburgh 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been important to Washington’s offense this season, putting up 54 points in 55 games.
• Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s top contributors currently with 46 total points (22 goals and 24 assists) to his name.
• Through 55 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as a contributor for Washington. He has 44 points (13 goals and 31 assists).
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 24 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 69 goals with 804 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby is a leading scorer for Pittsburgh, with 58 points this season. He has put up 17 goals and 41 assists in 55 games.
• Rickard Rakell has made a major impact for Pittsburgh this season with 47 points, thanks to 25 goals and 22 assists.
• Bryan Rust has 20 goals and 22 assists for Washington.
• Alex Nedeljkovic’s record stands at 12-9-5 on the season, allowing 78 goals (2.9 goals against average) and collecting 701 saves with a .900 save percentage (37th in the league).

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Washington vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ABC
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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