For the upcoming contest between the Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Capitals vs. Flyers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 27 times this season.
• So far this season, 27 games Philadelphia has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.3 goals per game, 0.83 more than the total for this contest.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -135

• In the 29 times this season the Capitals have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 19-10 in those games.
• Washington is 15-8 (winning 65.2% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Capitals have a 57.4% chance to win.

Flyers Moneyline: +114

• In 39 games as the moneyline underdog, Philadelphia has secured the upset 12 times.
• When the Flyers’ moneyline odds are +114 or longer, they have won 12 games out of 37 opportunities.
• Philadelphia’s implied probability to win is 46.7% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Philadelphia 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive options this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 51 points in 53 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has 45 points (22 goals, 23 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 53 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 42 points (12 goals and 30 assists).
• As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 24 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 65 goals with 781 saves.

Flyers Points Leaders

• Philadelphia’s Travis Konecny has totaled 37 assists and 21 goals in 55 games, good for 58 points.
• Matvei Michkov’s 34 points this season, including 14 goals and 20 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Philadelphia.
• Owen Tippett has 14 goals and 16 assists, for a season point total of 30.
• Samuel Ersson’s record stands at 15-10-3 on the season, giving up 78 goals (2.8 goals against average) and compiling 658 saves with an .894 save percentage (51st in the league).

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Washington vs. Philadelphia Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 6, 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: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Wells Fargo Center

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