There are plenty of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming game that has the Washington Capitals matching up with the Ottawa Senators at 6:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 3. To get you prepared to place a bet or build a parlay, take a look at our best bets and predictions below.

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Capitals vs. Senators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 32 times this season.
• There have been 28 Ottawa games with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.9 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.58) and Senators (2.8).
• 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: -162

• The Capitals have been victorious in 21 of their 34 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (61.8%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter, Washington is 9-8 (winning 52.9% of the time).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 61.8% to win.

Senators Moneyline: +135

• Ottawa has claimed an upset victory 12 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 28 games as the underdog).
• The Senators have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +135 or longer (in 12 such games).
• Ottawa has a 42.6% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors this season with 59 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 16.5%.
• With 23 goals and 27 assists, Aliaksei Protas is one of the most important contributors for Washington with his 50 points (0.8 per game).
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has created 49 points for Washington in 60 games this season, netting a goal on 14% of his shots and putting up 14 goals and 35 assists.
• In the 34 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .919, the fifth-best in the league.

Senators Points Leaders

• Tim Stutzle’s 19 goals and 42 assists in 59 contests give him 61 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Drake Batherson is a top contributor for Ottawa, with 47 total points this season. He has netted 16 goals and provided 31 assists in 59 games.
• Brady Tkachuk has 22 goals and 21 assists, for a season point total of 43.
• Ottawa’s Linus Ullmark is 13-11-2 this season, compiling 706 saves and allowing 69 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (13th in the league).

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Washington vs. Ottawa Game Info

• Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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