Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals on Monday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right spot. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Stars vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than Monday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 10 times this season.
• So far this season, 14 games Washington has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 7.2 goals per game, 0.71 more than the total for this contest.
• This game’s over/under is 1.3 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -168

• The Stars are 16-8 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter, Dallas is 9-3 (winning 75.0% of the time).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Stars have a 62.7% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +141

• In 17 games as the moneyline underdog, Washington has pulled off the upset 12 times.
• The Capitals have three wins in games when their odds are +141 or longer on the moneyline (in four opportunities).
• Washington’s implied probability to win this game is 41.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Dallas, Matt Duchene has recorded 30 points.
• Having scored 12 goals and adding 15 assists, Mason Marchment is a top contributor for Dallas through 28 games.
• Dallas’ scoring effort is aided by Tyler Seguin’s 27 points. He’s contributed 11 assists.
• Across 22 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 15-7-0. During those games, he’s allowed 51 goals while recording 524 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a key offensive option for Washington, with 37 points this season. He has recorded 10 goals and 27 assists in 29 games.
• Connor McMichael is a top contributor for Washington, with 27 total points this season. He has netted 15 goals and provided 12 assists in 29 contests.
• Washington’s Aliaksei Protas has 26 points, courtesy of 11 goals (fourth on team) and 15 assists (fourth).
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 12-1-2 this season, compiling 388 saves and permitting 37 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (14th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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