How to Pick the Capitals vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 28
Published 12:46 pm Monday, January 27, 2025
Tuesday’s game that pits the Washington Capitals versus the Calgary Flames, which starts at 9:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before making any wagers.
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Capitals vs. Flames Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)
- Washington and its opponent have combined for more than Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals 24 times this season.
- This season, 23 of Calgary’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
- The total for this game (5.5) is 0.7 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.49) and Flames (2.69).
- These two teams concede a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -148
- The Capitals are 18-9 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- When playing with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter, Washington is 12-7 (winning 63.2% of the time).
- The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 59.7% chance to win.
Flames Moneyline: +124
- Calgary has 11 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 31 times).
- The Flames have seven wins in games when their moneyline odds are +124 or longer (in 20 such games).
- Calgary’s implied probability to win this game is 44.6% based on the moneyline.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Calgary 3
Capitals Points Leaders
- Dylan Strome has been critical to Washington’s offense this season, racking up 46 points in 49 games.
- Aliaksei Protas has 41 points (20 goals, 21 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
- Washington’s offensive effort is aided by Pierre-Luc Dubois’ 41 points. He’s contributed 29 assists.
- As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 22 wins and 2 losses this season while giving up 56 goals with 694 saves.
Flames Points Leaders
- Jonathan Huberdeau’s 19 goals and 17 assists in 48 contests give him 36 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Calgary’s Nazem Kadri has racked up 34 total points (0.7 per game), with 16 goals and 18 assists.
- Calgary’s Blake Coleman has 26 points, courtesy of 10 goals (fifth on team) and 16 assists (fourth).
- Dustin Wolf’s record stands at 18-7-2 on the season, giving up 69 goals (2.5 goals against average) and amassing 751 saves with a .916 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).
Capitals’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
1/21/2025 | Oilers | W 3-2 | Away | +128 |
1/23/2025 | Kraken | W 3-0 | Away | -139 |
1/25/2025 | Canucks | L 2-1 | Away | -125 |
1/28/2025 | Flames | – | Away | -148 |
1/30/2025 | Senators | – | Away | – |
2/1/2025 | Jets | – | Home | – |
2/4/2025 | Panthers | – | Home | – |
Flames’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
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1/23/2025 | Sabres | W 5-2 | Home | -140 |
1/25/2025 | Wild | W 5-4 | Away | +123 |
1/26/2025 | Jets | L 5-2 | Away | +204 |
1/28/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | +124 |
1/30/2025 | Ducks | – | Home | – |
2/1/2025 | Red Wings | – | Home | – |
2/2/2025 | Kraken | – | Away | – |
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Washington vs. Calgary Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
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