How to Pick the Panthers vs. Capitals Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

The Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals -- the former coming off a loss, the latter a win -- will play on Saturday at 6:00 PM ET, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. The Capitals are heavy underdogs on the road, at +198, and the Panthers are -245.

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Panthers vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• This season, Florida games have gone over this one's 6-goal total 25 times.
• In Washington's 55 games this season, 27 have finished with more goals than Saturday's over/under of 6.
• These two teams combine for 5.8 goals per game, 0.19 less than the total set for this contest.
• This game's total is 0.6 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

Moneyline Pick

Panthers Moneyline: -245

• The Panthers have won 71.1% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (32-13).
• Florida is 9-1 (winning 90.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -245 or shorter.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Panthers have an implied probability of 71.0% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +198

• In 40 games as the moneyline underdog, Washington has pulled off the upset 14 times.
• The Capitals have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +198 or longer (in five chances).
• Washington has a 33.6% implied probability to win this matchup.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Florida 4, Washington 1

Panthers Leaders

• One of Florida's top offensive players this season is Sam Reinhart, who has put up 67 points in 57 games.
• With 20 goals and 44 assists, Matthew Tkachuk is one of the top contributors for Florida with his 64 points (1.1 per game).
• Florida's offensive effort is aided by Carter Verhaeghe's 64 points. He's contributed 29 assists.
• In the 42 games Sergei Bobrovsky has played this season, his save percentage is .916, the 10th-best in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Alexander Ovechkin's 16 goals and 26 assists in 52 games give him 42 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.
• Dylan Strome is pivotal for Washington's offense with 41 total points (0.7 per game), including 21 goals and 20 assists through 55 contests.
• Washington's John Carlson has 31 points (three goals, 28 assists) this season.
• Darcy Kuemper's record stands at 12-12-3 on the season, allowing 86 goals (3.2 goals against average) and amassing 726 saves with an .894 save percentage (49th in the league).

Panthers' Schedule

Capitals' Schedule

Florida vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, BSFL, and MNMT
• Location: Sunrise, Florida
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena

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