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Oilers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Edmonton and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s over/under (6 goals) 33 times this season.
• A total of 30 of Washington’s games have ended with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Oilers score 3.3 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.64, adding up to 0.9 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• The 5.3 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.7 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -118

• The Oilers are 30-21 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -118 or shorter, Edmonton has put together a 30-20 record (winning 60.0% of its games).
• The Oilers’ implied moneyline win probability is 54.1% in this game.

Capitals Moneyline: -102

• Washington has 16 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 24 times).
• The Capitals have 16 wins in games when their moneyline odds are -102 or longer (in 23 such games).
• Washington’s implied probability to win this game is 50.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Edmonton 2

Oilers Points Leaders

• One of Edmonton’s top offensive options this season is Leon Draisaitl, who has recorded 85 points in 56 games.
• With 22 goals and 49 assists, Connor McDavid is one of the top offensive options for Edmonton with his 71 points (1.3 per game).
• With 44 points through 56 games (nine goals and 35 assists), Evan Bouchard has been an important part of Edmonton’s offensive efforts this season.
• Stuart Skinner (20-13-4) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .898 for Edmonton.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is among the top options on offense for Washington, with 55 points this season. He has recorded 17 goals and 38 assists in 56 games.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois’ 47 points this season, including 13 goals and 34 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
• Aliaksei Protas has 23 goals and 24 assists for Edmonton.
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 25-2-5 on the season, allowing 72 goals (2.2 goals against average) and compiling 833 saves with a .920 save percentage (fifth-best in the league).

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Edmonton vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: TNT
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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