Wanting to make some bets on the upcoming game (Friday at 9:00 PM ET) between the Colorado Avalanche and the Washington Capitals at Ball Arena Below, we provide our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.

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Avalanche vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 7.1 goals)

• This season, 11 of Colorado’s 17 games have gone over Friday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• In Washington’s 15 games this season, eight have finished with more goals than Friday’s over/under of 6.5.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 1.1 less than the combined scoring averages for the Avalanche (3.47) and Capitals (4.13).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Avalanche Moneyline: -170

• The Avalanche are 8-4 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -170 or shorter, Colorado has put together a 4-2 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Avalanche have an implied probability of 63.0% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +142

• In eight games as the underdog on the moneyline, Washington has secured the upset five times.
• The Capitals have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +142 or longer (in two chances).
• Washington’s implied probability to win is 41.3% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Colorado 3

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon has been critical to Colorado’s offense this season, recording 33 points in 17 games.
• With 12 goals and 13 assists, Mikko Rantanen is one of the most important contributors for Colorado with his 25 points (1.5 per game).
• On 47 shots (for six goals) and 19 assists, Cale Makar has created 25 points this season.
• In the 10 games Alexandar Georgiev has played this season, his save percentage is .864, 60th in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has scored five goals (0.3 per game) and put up 18 assists (1.2 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Washington with 23 total points (1.5 per game).
• Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin has racked up 19 total points (1.3 per game), with 10 goals and nine assists.
• Connor McMichael has 10 goals and seven assists for Colorado.
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 7-0-1 this season, collecting 213 saves and giving up 22 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (26th in the league).

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Colorado vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Venue: Ball Arena

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