How to Pick the Capitals vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 25

Published 12:39 pm Monday, February 24, 2025

Wanting to make some bets on the upcoming game (Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET) between the Washington Capitals and the Calgary Flames at Capital One Arena Below, we offer our best bets, along with our picks and projections for this matchup.

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Capitals vs. Flames Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

  • This season, 31 of Washington’s 57 games have gone over Tuesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
  • So far this season, 25 games Calgary has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
  • The Capitals score 3.7 goals per game, compared to the Flames’ average of 2.64, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
  • These two teams allow a combined 5.5 goals per game, 0.0 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -212

  • In the 32 times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 21-11 in those games.
  • When playing with moneyline odds of -212 or shorter, Washington has put together a 3-2 record (winning 60.0% of its games).
  • Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 67.9% to win.

Flames Moneyline: +175

  • In 35 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Calgary has secured the upset 12 times.
  • The Flames have won a single game with moneyline odds of +175 or longer (in five such games).
  • Calgary has a 36.4% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Calgary 2

Capitals Points Leaders

  • With 18 goals and 40 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors (58 points).
  • Having scored 23 goals and adding 27 assists, Aliaksei Protas is a top contributor for Washington through 57 games.
  • Pierre-Luc Dubois has contributed 48 points for Washington in 57 games this season, scoring on 13.7% of his shots and recording 13 goals and 35 assists.
  • In the 32 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .920, the fourth-best in the league.

Flames Points Leaders

  • Nazem Kadri is a top offensive contributor for his team with 42 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded 19 goals and 23 assists in 56 games (playing 19:02 per game).
  • Jonathan Huberdeau has made a big impact for Calgary this season with 42 points, thanks to 21 goals and 21 assists.
  • Calgary’s MacKenzie Weegar has 32 points, courtesy of six goals (11th on team) and 26 assists (first).
  • Dustin Wolf has a record of 20-11-3 in 34 games this season, conceding 89 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 929 saves and a .913 save percentage, 12th in the league.

Capitals’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
2/9/2025 Utah Hockey Club L 5-4 Home -196
2/22/2025 Penguins W 8-3 Away -143
2/23/2025 Oilers W 7-3 Home +117
2/25/2025 Flames Home -212
2/27/2025 Blues Home
3/1/2025 Lightning Home
3/3/2025 Senators Home

Flames’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
2/6/2025 Avalanche L 4-2 Home +132
2/8/2025 Kraken L 3-2 Home -133
2/23/2025 Sharks W 3-2 Home -236
2/25/2025 Capitals Away +175
2/27/2025 Lightning Away
3/1/2025 Panthers Away
3/2/2025 Hurricanes Away

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Washington vs. Calgary Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM 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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