Looking to make some bets on the upcoming contest (Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET) between the Florida Panthers and the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena Below, we submit our best bets, along with our picks and projections for this matchup.

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Panthers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• A total of 31 Florida games this season have gone over Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• There have been 26 Washington games with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The Panthers score 3.28 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.5, adding up to 1.3 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Panthers Moneyline: -118

• The Panthers have been victorious in 25 of their 42 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (59.5%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -118 or shorter, Florida has compiled a 25-16 record (winning 61.0% of its games).
• The Panthers have a 54.1% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Capitals Moneyline: -102

• Washington has pulled off an upset victory 15 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 23 games as the underdog).
• The Capitals have 15 wins in games when their moneyline odds are -102 or longer (in 22 such games).
• Washington’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 50.5% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Florida 2

Panthers Points Leaders

• Sam Reinhart has been critical to Florida’s offense this season, recording 59 points in 54 games.
• Matthew Tkachuk has 18 goals and 32 assists for Florida to compile 50 total points (0.9 per game).
• Through 44 games, Aleksander Barkov Jr. has proven himself as an important offensive option for Florida. He has 47 points (12 goals and 35 assists).
• As Florida’s top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 22 wins and 11 losses this season while allowing 92 goals with 853 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s 15 goals and 35 assists in 52 matchups give him 50 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Aliaksei Protas has made a big impact for Washington this season with 43 points, thanks to 21 goals and 22 assists.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has scored 12 goals and contributed 30 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 42.
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 23-2-4 on the season, allowing 62 goals (2.2 goals against average) and compiling 751 saves with a .924 save percentage (fifth-best in the league).

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Florida vs. Washington 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)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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