Prior to the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET in Thursday’s contest between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.

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Stars vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

• In 56 games last season, Dallas and its opponent combined for more than 6 goals.
• Washington’s games last season had more than 6 goals 44 of 86 times.
• The two teams averaged 6.2 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this one’s total.
• These teams gave up 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• In terms of goals scored, the Stars were third in the league, and the Capitals were 28th.
• This game features the league’s 16th-ranked (Capitals) and eighth-ranked (Stars) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -142

• The Stars won 63.1% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (53-31).
• In games when it was a moneyline favorite with odds of -142 or shorter, Dallas had a 36-14 record (winning 72.0% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Stars a 58.7% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

• The Capitals were an underdog 66 times last season, and upset their opponent 26 times.
• Washington had 46 games last season as an underdog by +120 or longer, and went 20-26.
• The moneyline implies a 45.5% chance of victory for the Capitals.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was critical to Dallas’ offense a season ago, registering 80 points in 82 games.
• Roope Hintz garnered 65 points (30 goals, 35 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• With 65 points in 82 games last season (32 goals and 33 assists), Wyatt Johnston was a key cog in the Dallas’ offense.
• Across 54 games played, Jake Oettinger had a goaltending record of 35-14-4 last season. During those games, he yielded 140 goals while recording 1336 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Dylan Strome’s 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games gave him 67 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Alexander Ovechkin was crucial for Washington’s offense with 65 total points (0.8 per game), including 31 goals and 34 assists in 79 games.
• John Carlson had 10 goals and 42 assists for Dallas.
• Charlie Lindgren had a 25-16-7 record last season, with a .911 save percentage (17th in the league). In 50 games, he gave up 127 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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Dallas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM 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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