If you’re seeking best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming game against the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday at 12:30 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. Utah Hockey Club Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Sunday’s total of 5.5 goals 28 times this season.
• So far this season, 27 games Utah has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.3 goals per game, 0.8399999999999999 more than the total for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.1 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -219

• The Capitals have won 66.7% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (20-10).
• Washington is 3-2 (winning 60.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -219 or shorter.
• The Capitals have a 68.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Utah Hockey Club Moneyline: +180

• Utah has claimed an upset victory 11 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 31 games as the underdog).
• The Utah Hockey Club haven’t won a match with moneyline odds of +180 or longer (in two such games).
• Utah’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 35.7% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Utah 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive options this season is Dylan Strome, who has put up 52 points in 54 games.
• With 22 goals and 24 assists, Aliaksei Protas is one of the top offensive options for Washington with his 46 points (0.9 per game).
• Through 54 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as another option for Washington. He has 42 points (12 goals and 30 assists).
• In 30 games played this season, Logan Thompson (24-2-4) has allowed 65 goals.

Utah Hockey Club Points Leaders

• Clayton Keller is an important part of the offense for Utah, with 59 points this season. He has put up 20 goals and 39 assists in 54 games.
• Logan Cooley’s 44 points this season, including 15 goals and 29 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Utah.
• Nick Schmaltz has scored 11 goals and contributed 30 assists for Utah, giving him a point total of 41.
• Utah’s Karel Vejmelka is 12-15-4 this season, amassing 814 saves and giving up 83 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .907 save percentage (25th in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Utah Hockey Club’s Schedule

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Washington vs. Utah Game Info

• Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
• Time: 12:30 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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