If you’re searching for best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday at 3:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Capitals vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• This season, 29 of Washington’s 55 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
• A total of 35 of Pittsburgh’s games have finished with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 3.56 goals per game, compared to the Penguins’ average of 2.86, adding up to 0.4 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -155

• The Capitals have won 64.5% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (20-11).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -155 or shorter, Washington has put together a 10-7 record (winning 58.8% of its games).
• The Capitals have a 60.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Penguins Moneyline: +130

• In 43 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Pittsburgh has pulled off the upset 15 times.
• When the Penguins’ moneyline odds are +130 or longer, they have won eight games out of 24 opportunities.
• Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win this matchup is 43.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Pittsburgh 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has put up 54 points in 55 games.
• Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s important contributors currently with 46 total points (22 goals and 24 assists) to his name.
• Washington’s offensive effort is aided by Pierre-Luc Dubois’ 46 points. He’s contributed 31 assists.
• Logan Thompson (24-2-5) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .921 for Washington.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby has totaled 41 assists and 17 goals in 55 games, good for 58 points.
• Rickard Rakell’s 47 points this season, including 25 goals and 22 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Pittsburgh.
• Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust has 42 points (20 goals, 22 assists) this season.
• Alex Nedeljkovic has a record of 12-9-5 in 27 games this season, conceding 78 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 701 saves and a .900 save percentage, 37th in the league.

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Washington vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ABC
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• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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