On Sunday, February 23 at 1:00 PM ET, the Edmonton Oilers are scheduled to go up against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this game, continue reading.

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Oilers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Edmonton and its opponent have combined for more than Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals 33 times this season.
• This season, 30 of Washington’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.9 less than the combined scoring averages for the Oilers (3.3) and Capitals (3.64).
• This game’s over/under is 0.7 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -118

• The Oilers are 30-21 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -118 or shorter, Edmonton has put together a 30-20 record (winning 60.0% of its games).
• The Oilers have a 54.1% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Capitals Moneyline: -102

• Washington has earned an upset victory 16 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 24 games as the underdog).
• When the Capitals’ moneyline odds are -102 or longer, they have won 16 games in 23 opportunities.
• Washington’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 50.5% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Edmonton 2

Oilers Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Edmonton, Leon Draisaitl has put up 85 points.
• Having scored 22 goals and adding 49 assists, Connor McDavid is excelling for Edmonton through 50 games.
• On 164 shots (for nine goals) and 35 assists, Evan Bouchard has contributed 44 points this season.
• Across 38 games played, Stuart Skinner has a goaltending record of 20-13-4. During those games, he’s allowed 103 goals while recording 908 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 55 points (one per game). He has totaled 17 goals and 38 assists in 56 games (playing 17:31 per game).
• Pierre-Luc Dubois’ 47 points this season, including 13 goals and 34 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
• Aliaksei Protas has scored 23 goals and contributed 24 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 47.
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 25-2-5 on the season, giving up 72 goals (2.2 goals against average) and compiling 833 saves with a .920 save percentage (fifth-best in the league).

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Edmonton vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: TNT
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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