Sunday’s contest that pits the Edmonton Oilers against the Washington Capitals, which begins at 1:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before placing any wagers.

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Oilers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Edmonton and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s over/under (6 goals) 33 times this season.
• There have been 30 Washington games with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Oilers score 3.3 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.64, adding up to 0.9 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• These two teams give up a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.7 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -118

• The Oilers are 30-21 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -118 or shorter, Edmonton is 30-20 (winning 60.0% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Oilers’ implied win probability is 54.1%.

Capitals Moneyline: -102

• In 24 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Washington has pulled off the upset 16 times.
• The Capitals have won 16 games with moneyline odds of -102 or longer (in 23 such games).
• Washington’s implied probability to win is 50.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Edmonton 2

Oilers Points Leaders

• One of Edmonton’s top offensive players this season is Leon Draisaitl, who has put up 85 points in 56 games.
• With 22 goals and 49 assists, Connor McDavid is one of the most important contributors for Edmonton with his 71 points (1.3 per game).
• Edmonton’s offensive effort is aided by Evan Bouchard’s 71 points. He’s contributed 35 assists.
• As Edmonton’s top goalie, Stuart Skinner has recorded 20 wins and 13 losses this season while allowing 103 goals with 908 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s 17 goals and 38 assists in 56 games give him 55 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Washington’s Pierre-Luc Dubois has racked up 47 total points (0.8 per game), with 13 goals and 34 assists.
• Aliaksei Protas has 23 goals and 24 assists, for a season point total of 47.
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 25-2-5 this season, compiling 833 saves and allowing 72 goals (2.2 goals against average) with a .920 save percentage (fifth-best in the league).

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Edmonton vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: TNT
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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