How to Pick the Capitals vs. Flyers Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 6

Published 12:39 pm Wednesday, February 5, 2025

There are plenty of betting possibilities to take into account for the upcoming contest that has the Washington Capitals clashing with the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 6. To get you prepared to make a bet or build a parlay, see our best bets and predictions 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 combined for more than Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals 27 times this season.
  • In Philadelphia’s 55 games this season, 27 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 5.5.
  • The total for this game (5.5) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.55) and Flyers (2.78).
  • This game’s total is 0.3 less than the 5.8 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -135

  • The Capitals are 19-10 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • Washington is 15-8 (winning 65.2% of its games) when it has played 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

  • Philadelphia has 12 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 39 times).
  • The Flyers have won 12 games with moneyline odds of +114 or longer (in 37 such games).
  • Philadelphia’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 46.7% to win this game.

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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 put up 51 points in 53 games.
  • Having scored 22 goals and adding 23 assists, Aliaksei Protas is a top contributor for Washington through 53 games.
  • On 89 shots (for 12 goals) and 30 assists, Pierre-Luc Dubois has created 42 points this season.
  • 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 is a top contributor for Philadelphia, with 34 total points this season. He has scored 14 goals and provided 20 assists in 53 contests.
  • Owen Tippett has scored 14 goals and contributed 16 assists for Philadelphia, giving him a point total of 30.
  • Samuel Ersson has an .894 save percentage (51st in the league), with 658 total saves, while allowing 78 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has put together a 15-10-3 record between the posts for Philadelphia this season.

Capitals’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/30/2025 Senators L 5-4 Away -109
2/1/2025 Jets L 5-4 Home -111
2/4/2025 Panthers W 6-3 Home +105
2/6/2025 Flyers Away -135
2/9/2025 Utah Hockey Club Home
2/22/2025 Penguins Away
2/23/2025 Oilers Home

Flyers’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/30/2025 Islanders L 3-0 Home +124
2/2/2025 Avalanche L 2-0 Away +171
2/4/2025 Utah Hockey Club L 3-2 Away +121
2/6/2025 Capitals Home +114
2/8/2025 Penguins Home
2/22/2025 Oilers Home
2/25/2025 Penguins Home

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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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