Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Tuesday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Washington Capitals and the Florida Panthers features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this matchup.

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 26 times this season.
• So far this season, 31 games Florida has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 1.3 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.5) and Panthers (3.28).
• This game’s total is 0.2 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -110

• The Capitals are 19-10 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Washington is 19-10 (winning 65.5% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -110 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 52.4% chance to win.

Panthers Moneyline: -110

• Florida has seven wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 12 times).
• The Panthers have seven wins in games when their moneyline odds are -110 or longer (in 12 such games).
• Florida’s implied probability to win is 52.4% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Florida 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has put up 50 points.
• Aliaksei Protas has 21 goals and 22 assists for Washington to compile 43 total points (0.8 per game).
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has created 42 points for Washington in 52 games this season, scoring on 13.6% of his shots and putting up 12 goals and 30 assists.
• In 29 games played this season, Logan Thompson (23-2-4) has allowed 62 goals.

Panthers Points Leaders

• Sam Reinhart is among the top options on offense for Florida, with 59 points this season. He has put up 31 goals and 28 assists in 54 games.
• Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk has racked up 50 total points (0.9 per game), with 18 goals and 32 assists.
• Florida’s Aleksander Barkov Jr. has 47 points, courtesy of 12 goals (sixth on team) and 35 assists (first).
• Florida’s Sergei Bobrovsky is 22-11-2 this season, compiling 853 saves and giving up 92 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage (31st in the league).

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Washington vs. Florida Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
• Time: 7:00 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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