Thursday’s game that pits the Washington Capitals against the Minnesota Wild, which begins at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before placing any wagers.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Capitals vs. Wild Picks

Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.0 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 21 times this season.
• This season, 18 of Minnesota’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The Capitals score 3.65 goals per game, compared to the Wild’s average of 2.95, adding up to 0.6 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• These two teams allow a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.7 less than this one’s over/under.

Bet on the total at BetMGM today!

Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -138

• The Capitals are 12-5 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Washington is 9-5 (victorious in 64.3% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -138 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 58.0%.

Wild Moneyline: +117

• In 13 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Minnesota has pulled off the upset five times.
• The Wild have won four games with moneyline odds of +117 or longer (in 10 such games).
• Minnesota’s implied probability to win this matchup is 46.1% based on the moneyline.

Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now!

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Minnesota 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• With 11 goals and 29 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors (40 points).
• Having scored 16 goals and adding 16 assists, Aliaksei Protas is an important piece of the offense for Washington through 37 games.
• With 30 points through 37 games (16 goals and 14 assists), Connor McMichael has been an important part of Washington’s offensive efforts this season.
• In 19 games played this season, Logan Thompson (15-2-2) has allowed 44 goals.

Wild Points Leaders

• Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprizov has totaled 27 assists and 23 goals in 34 games, good for 50 points.
• Marco Rossi’s 32 points this season, including 14 goals and 18 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Minnesota.
• Matthew Boldy has 13 goals and 18 assists, for a season point total of 31.
• Filip Gustavsson’s record stands at 17-6-3 on the season, allowing 59 goals (2.3 goals against average) and compiling 713 saves with a .924 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Wild’s Schedule

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Washington vs. Minnesota Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.