The matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins at 3:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Capitals vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under (6 goals) 29 times this season.
• So far this season, 35 games Pittsburgh has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The Capitals score 3.56 goals per game, compared to the Penguins’ average of 2.86, adding up to 0.4 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -155

• The Capitals have been victorious in 20 of their 31 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (64.5%).
• Washington is 10-7 (winning 58.8% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -155 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 60.8%.

Penguins Moneyline: +130

• In Pittsburgh’s 43 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 15 wins.
• The Penguins have eight wins in games when their moneyline odds are +130 or longer (in 24 such games).
• Pittsburgh has a 43.5% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Pittsburgh 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors this season with 54 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 16.3%.
• With 22 goals and 24 assists, Aliaksei Protas is one of the most important contributors for Washington with his 46 points (0.8 per game).
• Through 55 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as another option for Washington. He has 44 points (13 goals and 31 assists).
• Across 31 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 24-2-5. During those games, he’s allowed 69 goals while recording 804 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 58 points (one per game). He has totaled 17 goals and 41 assists in 55 games (playing 19:38 per game).
• Rickard Rakell is pivotal for Pittsburgh’s attack with 47 total points (0.8 per game), including 25 goals and 22 assists through 56 games.
• Bryan Rust has 20 goals and 22 assists, for a season point total of 42.
• Alex Nedeljkovic has a 12-9-5 record this season, with a .900 save percentage (37th in the league). In 27 games, he has 701 saves, and has conceded 78 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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Washington vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ABC
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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