Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Monday’s game at 6:30 p.m. ET between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, check out our best bets for this game.

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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 total of 5.5 goals.
• So far this season, 28 games Ottawa has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.9 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.58) and Senators (2.8).
• The 5.4 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.1 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -162

• The Capitals are 21-13 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Washington is 9-8 when it has played with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter (52.9% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, 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.
• When the Senators’ moneyline odds are +135 or longer, they have won three games out of 12 opportunities.
• Ottawa has a 42.6% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Ottawa 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors this season with 59 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 16.5%.
• Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s major contributors currently with 50 total points (23 goals and 27 assists) to his name.
• Through 60 games, Pierre-Luc Dubois has proven himself as a contributor for Washington. He has 49 points (14 goals and 35 assists).
• Across 34 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 25-4-5. During those games, he’s allowed 77 goals while recording 871 saves.

Senators Points Leaders

• Tim Stutzle’s 19 goals and 42 assists in 59 matchups give him 61 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Drake Batherson is key for Ottawa’s offense with 47 total points (0.8 per game), including 16 goals and 31 assists through 59 contests.
• Brady Tkachuk has 22 goals and 21 assists for Washington.
• Linus Ullmark has a record of 13-11-2 in 28 games this season, conceding 69 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 706 saves and a .911 save percentage, 13th in the league.

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Senators’ Schedule

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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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