How to Pick the Capitals vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 28

Published 12:43 pm Monday, January 27, 2025

For the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and the Calgary Flames on Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Capitals vs. Flames Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

  • This season, 24 of Washington’s 49 games have gone over Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals.
  • This season, 23 of Calgary’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
  • The Capitals score 3.49 goals per game, compared to the Flames’ average of 2.69, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
  • These two teams concede a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -148

  • In the 27 times this season the Capitals have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 18-9 in those games.
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter, Washington has compiled a 12-7 record (winning 63.2% of its games).
  • Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 59.7%.

Flames Moneyline: +124

  • Calgary has claimed an upset victory 11 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 31 games as the underdog).
  • The Flames have won seven games with moneyline odds of +124 or longer (in 20 such games).
  • Calgary’s implied probability to win is 44.6% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Calgary 3

Capitals Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has put up 46 points.
  • Aliaksei Protas has 20 goals and 21 assists for Washington to compile 41 total points (0.8 per game).
  • Pierre-Luc Dubois has created 39 points for Washington in 49 games this season, scoring on 12.2% of his shots and recording 10 goals and 29 assists.
  • In the 27 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .925, the fourth-best in the league.

Flames Points Leaders

  • Jonathan Huberdeau is a key offensive option for Calgary, with 36 points this season. He has put up 19 goals and 17 assists in 48 games.
  • Nazem Kadri is pivotal for Calgary’s offense with 34 total points (0.7 per game), including 16 goals and 18 assists through 48 games.
  • Calgary’s Blake Coleman has 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists) this season.
  • Calgary’s Dustin Wolf is 18-7-2 this season, compiling 751 saves and giving up 69 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .916 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/21/2025 Oilers W 3-2 Away +128
1/23/2025 Kraken W 3-0 Away -139
1/25/2025 Canucks L 2-1 Away -125
1/28/2025 Flames Away -148
1/30/2025 Senators Away
2/1/2025 Jets Home
2/4/2025 Panthers Home

Flames’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/23/2025 Sabres W 5-2 Home -140
1/25/2025 Wild W 5-4 Away +123
1/26/2025 Jets L 5-2 Away +204
1/28/2025 Capitals Home +124
1/30/2025 Ducks Home
2/1/2025 Red Wings Home
2/2/2025 Kraken Away

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Washington vs. Calgary Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Calgary, Alberta
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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