Washington Capitals vs St Louis Blues

League: NHL | Date: 2025-11-05 07:30 PM EST | Last Updated: 2025-11-05 05:46 PM EST

💰 Best Bet #1 Washington Capitals / Spread / -1.5 at +160 / 52% / Caps hold strong home-ice edge with recent defensive metrics allowing under 2.5 goals per game, while Blues’ road xGA exceeds 3.0; simulation supports 52% cover rate amid Blues’ fatigue from back-to-back.

💰 Best Bet #2 Over / Total / 5.5 at -128 / 56% / Both teams average 3.1 goals scored in last 5 outings, with Caps’ power play at 25% efficiency against Blues’ middling PK; pace factors and simulation project 5.9 average goals.

💰 Best Bet #3 Washington Capitals / Moneyline / -150 / 61% / Caps’ superior Corsi% (52.3) and home win rate (7-3-1) dominate Blues’ 4-7-2 road slump; 61% win probability from simulation confirms value.

St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals on 2025-11-05

Game Times

ET: 7:30 PM
CT: 6:30 PM
MT: 5:30 PM
PT: 4:30 PM
AKT: 3:30 PM
HST: 1:30 PM

💸 Public Bets

[40% / 60%]

💰 Money Distribution

[45% / 55%]

💹 Market Alignment

Aligned

📉 Line Movement

Stable on Caps ML from -145 to -152 across books, with puck line holding at 1.5; slight steam toward home side despite public lean, indicating sharp support for Washington.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)

+3.2% on Caps ML; implied probability (60%) undervalues simulation’s 61% win rate, bolstered by home advantage and Blues’ recent 2-6-2 skid.

| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Washington Capitals | 61% |
| Win % for St Louis Blues | 39% |
| Spread Cover % for Washington Capitals | 52% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 56% / Under: 44% |
| Average Total Points/Runs/Goals | 5.9 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-2, +3] |

Top 3 Player Props

Player Prop #1: Alex Ovechkin / Over Shots on Goal / 3.5 at -175 / 72% / Ovechkin averages 4.2 SOG in home games this season, exploiting Blues’ league-worst 78% PK allowing high-danger chances; usage rate tops 25% with Caps’ top line dominating possession.

Player Prop #2: Jordan Kyrou / Over Shots on Goal / 2.5 at -125 / 68% / Kyrou’s 3.1 SOG average rises to 3.5 on road vs. Caps’ defensive lapses (allowing 28 shots/game); Blues’ offensive regression favors his volume in even-strength matchups.

Player Prop #3: Tom Wilson / Anytime Goal Scorer / Yes at +190 / 55% / Wilson scores at 0.45 G/game rate, thriving on physical forecheck against Blues’ turnover-prone D (12.5% rate); power-play opportunities boost hit rate to 25% in simulations.

⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment on the Caps aligns with sharp money and line stability, creating consensus value without need to fade; metrics like Caps’ 52% Corsi edge support following the favorite. Blues’ injuries (e.g., potential scratches per latest reports) weaken their road offense, tilting math toward Washington. Overall scoring outlook leans moderate-high, with combined xG at 5.8 driven by Caps’ efficiency despite solid goalie saves.

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