Capitals vs. Penguins: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions - Bleacher Nation (2025)

The Washington Capitals (30-10-5) have -192 moneyline odds to win when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins (19-20-8), who have +160 odds, on Saturday, January 18 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Capitals vs. Penguins Game Info & Odds

  • When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Fubo
  • Live Stream: ESPN+
  • Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
  • Favorite: Capitals (-192)
  • Underdog: Penguins (+160)
  • Over/under: 5.5
  • Capitals vs. Penguins Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Capitals (-1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (5.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Capitals 5 – Penguins 2
  • How to Bet on Capitals vs. Penguins

    Capitals and Penguins Betting Trends

  • In 24 games this season, Washington and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
  • Pittsburgh has played 33 games this season that finished with over 5.5 goals.
  • These teams score 6.6 goals per game combined, 1.1 more than this game’s over/under.
  • Combined, these teams give up 6.1 goals per game, 0.6 more than this game’s total.
  • The Capitals have won 65.2% of their games this season when favored on the moneyline (15-8).
  • The Penguins have won 12, or 33.3%, of the 36 games they have played as an underdog this season.
  • Capitals Stats & Insights

  • The Capitals’ 160 goals this season make them the second-best scoring team in the league.
  • On defense, the Capitals are one of the best units in league action, allowing only 111 goals to rank fourth.
  • The team’s goal differential is second-best in the league at +49.
  • The Capitals shoot 13% as a team, best in the league).
  • The Capitals have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 20.2 hits and 17.2 blocked shots per game.
  • In their last 10 games, the Capitals have gone 6-1-3 to earn 65.0% of the possible points.
  • They have put up 30 goals over that span.
  • Over on the defensive side, the Capitals have allowed 2.0 goals per game (20 total) over those 10 matchups.
  • Penguins Stats & Insights

  • The Penguins’ 141 total goals (three per game) rank 12th in the NHL.
  • The Penguins’ 171 total goals conceded (3.6 per game) rank 32nd in the league.
  • Their 29th-ranked goal differential is -30.
  • The Penguins are shooting 10.6% (15th in the league).
  • The Penguins have not yet shut out an opponent this season.
  • In their past 10 matchups, the Penguins are 3-4-3 to earn 50.0% of the possible points.
  • They are scoring at a 2.7 goals-per-game average (27 total) over that stretch.
  • On the defensive end, the Penguins have allowed 30 goals (3.0 per game) in those 10 outings.
  • Capitals Key Players to Watch

  • One of Washington’s leading offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has 46 points (12 goals, 34 assists) and plays an average of 17:38 per game.
  • Aliaksei Protas is contributing with 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists).
  • Logan Thompson (20-2-3) has a 2.1 goals against average and a .924 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).
  • Penguins Key Players to Watch

  • Sidney Crosby’s 12 goals and 36 assists in 47 games give him 48 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Rickard Rakell is a top contributor for Pittsburgh, with 38 total points this season. He has netted 23 goals and provided 15 assists in 47 games.
  • Alex Nedeljkovic’s record stands at 8-7-4 on the season, allowing 65 goals (3.3 goals against average) and amassing 528 saves with an .890 save percentage (53rd in the league).
  • Capitals vs. Penguins Injuries

  • Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out For Season), Sonny Milano: Upper Body (Out), T.J. Oshie: Back (Out For Season)
  • Penguins: Kris Letang: Illness (Questionable)
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