There are a variety of betting options to take into account for the upcoming matchup that has the Washington Capitals matching up with the St. Louis Blues at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 27. To get you ready to make a wager or build a parlay, see our best bets and projections below.

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Capitals vs. Blues Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals 31 times this season.
• This season, 29 of St. Louis’ games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Capitals score 3.66 goals per game, compared to the Blues’ average of 2.78, adding up to 0.9 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s total is 0.0 less than the 5.5 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -180

• The Capitals have won 63.6% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (21-12).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -180 or shorter, Washington has put together a 6-6 record (winning 50.0% of its games).
• The Capitals have a 64.3% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Blues Moneyline: +150

• St. Louis has earned an upset victory 18 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 43 games as the underdog).
• The Blues have won seven games with moneyline odds of +150 or longer (in 16 such games).
• St. Louis has a 40.0% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, St. Louis 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been imperative to Washington’s offense this season, putting up 59 points in 58 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has 50 points (23 goals, 27 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 58 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 48 points (13 goals and 35 assists).
• In the 33 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .919, the fifth-best in the league.

Blues Points Leaders

• Robert Thomas is a top offensive contributor for his team with 47 points (one per game). He has scored 16 goals and 31 assists in 47 games (playing 19:55 per game).
• Jordan Kyrou is crucial for St. Louis’ attack with 46 total points (0.8 per game), including 24 goals and 22 assists through 59 contests.
• Dylan Holloway has 17 goals and 25 assists, for a season point total of 42.
• Jordan Binnington has an .899 save percentage (36th in the league), with 984 total saves, while conceding 111 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has put together a 17-19-4 record between the posts for St. Louis this season.

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Washington vs. St. Louis Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 27, 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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