Monday’s NHL schedule includes a contest between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 6:30 p.m. ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.

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Capitals vs. Senators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, 32 of Washington’s 60 games have gone over Monday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
• A total of 28 of Ottawa’s games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.9 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.58) and Senators (2.8).
• These two teams give up a combined 5.4 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -162

• The Capitals have won 61.8% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (21-13).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter, Washington is 9-8 (winning 52.9% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 61.8%.

Senators Moneyline: +135

• In Ottawa’s 28 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 12 wins.
• The Senators have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +135 or longer (in 12 such games).
• Ottawa has a 42.6% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been important to Washington’s offense this season, racking up 59 points in 60 games.
• With 23 goals and 27 assists, Aliaksei Protas is one of the top contributors for Washington with his 50 points (0.8 per game).
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has contributed 49 points for Washington in 60 games this season, netting a goal on 14% of his shots and putting up 14 goals and 35 assists.
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 25 wins and 4 losses this season while allowing 77 goals with 871 saves.

Senators Points Leaders

• Tim Stutzle is a leading scorer for Ottawa, with 61 points this season. He has put up 19 goals and 42 assists in 59 games.
• Drake Batherson is a top contributor for Ottawa, with 47 total points this season. He has scored 16 goals and provided 31 assists in 59 games.
• Brady Tkachuk has scored 22 goals and contributed 21 assists for Ottawa, giving him a point total of 43.
• Linus Ullmark has a 13-11-2 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (13th in the league). In 28 games, he has 706 saves, and has given up 69 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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Washington vs. Ottawa Game Info

• Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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