Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, 1/30/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025

Location: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-152) Senators (+126)

Canadian Tire Centre is the site where the Ottawa Senators (26-20-4) will go up against the Washington Capitals (34-11-5) on Thursday. The line on this matchup has the Capitals at -152 and the Senators are opening at +126. The total has been set at 6.

The Washington Capitals were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-1 win over the Flames in their previous game. Washington accumulated 12 penalty mins in this contest. The Capitals offense didn't overly impress in the victory. In addition, they had 4 chances with the advantage and were able to score 1 goal. While out there on the ice, they converted 3 of the 23 shots they put on net.

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At even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 94 goals while getting 142 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington Capitals opponents have 150 power play opportunities (7th in the NHL) and have come away with 23 goals in those chances. With regard to their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have accumulated 174 goals (2nd in hockey) this year and have given up 117. Washington has taken 1,362 shots and holds a shot percentage of 12.8%. For the current campaign, they have scored 73 points and their points percentage is sitting at .730. The Capitals so far have had 1,372 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .915. Washington comes into tonight with 141 power play chances and they have added 32 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 22.70%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has taken the ice for 133 games over the course of his NHL career. He has earned an overall mark of 64-48-14 and he was named the starter in 125 games. Opponents have racked up 346 goals versus Lindgren in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 3.30. Lindgren has seen 3,758 shot attempts taken against him and has gathered 3,412 saves. His save percentage is at .908 during his 6,287 mins on the ice. During his career on the ice, Lindgren has recorded 74 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .592.

Their last time out, Ottawa faced off against the Hockey Club in a game where the Senators ended up with the victory by a final of 3-1. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Senators scored 3 goals of the 27 shots on goal they attempted.

So far this year, the Ottawa Senators are sitting with 136 goals, 56 points, as well as a points percentage of .560. They have granted a total of 135 goals to be scored by of a combination of 105 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they were shorthanded. The Senators have tallied 101 goals at even strength and 35 goals (7th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 158 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 22.15%. Ottawa has tried 1,457 shots (12th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.33%, while allowing the opposition 1,371 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 78.87% on their oppositions 142 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.2%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Leevi Merilainen defending the net. He has recorded 300 saves out of the 328 shots attempted against him, which gives him a rate of .915. Merilainen has compiled a lifetime mark of 7-4-2 and has participated in 13 games. He has started in 12 games and his ice time sits at 110 minutes. Merilainen's rate of quality starts sits at 58.3% and he has 7 quality starting assignments in his career. The opposition is averaging 15.27 goals per game and he has surrendered 28 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Washington (-152)

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