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With Kirill Kaprizov sidelined due to a lower-body injury, the Minnesota Wild face a significant challenge offensively in this matchup. Kaprizov has been the driving force behind the team’s scoring, contributing to nearly half of their goals this season (23 goals, 27 assists). Without him, the Wild’s offense looks severely weakened, especially against a defensively disciplined opponent like the Washington Capitals.

The Capitals are formidable at home, boasting a 66.7% win rate on home ice (12-4-2), making this an even steeper hill for Minnesota to climb. Adding to the Wild’s woes, their penalty kill ranks 30th in the league (70.33%), exposing a critical weakness against a team that can capitalize on such opportunities.

Given these factors, it’s hard to make a compelling case for the Wild as underdogs in this cross-conference battle. Washington's strong defensive structure and home-ice dominance make them the clear favorite in this matchup. Take Washington ML


NHL Hockey Picks
Thursday, January 2nd 2025 7:00 PM
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NHL Hockey Cappers Picks for Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals with Cappers winnings percentage over 55% for the last 7 days:


TJ Picks and parlays 77 % Chris King 57 % Jeff Hochman 63 % Tony Sacco 71 %

Spread
Money
Total
1.5 -180
144
O5.5 -119
-1.5 155
-165
U5.5 100


SPREAD
Minnesota Wild 1.5 (-180)

SPREAD
Washington Capitals -1.5 (155)
AVG SPREAD W%: 49 ROI: -9
Tony Sacco W%: 49 ROI: -9



MONEY
Minnesota Wild 144

MONEY
Washington Capitals -165
AVG MONEY W%: 50 ROI: -5
Parlay's Pundit W%: 50 ROI: -6 Chris King W%: 51 ROI: -4 Trent Pruitt W%: 51 ROI: -3 Jeff Hochman W%: 54 ROI: 1 Z Code System W%: 49 ROI: -4 Chris Ruffolo W%: 50 ROI: -6 Shane Mickle W%: 50 ROI: -4 Noah Parker W%: 46 ROI: -11 Matt Severance W%: 56 ROI: -6 Mike Williams W%: 47 ROI: -5 The Champ W%: 51 ROI: -7

TOTAL
UNDER 5.5 (100)
AVG UNDER W%: 49 ROI: -6
Parlay's Pundit W%: 50 ROI: -6 Trent Pruitt W%: 51 ROI: -3 Z Code System W%: 49 ROI: -4 Noah Parker W%: 46 ROI: -11

TOTAL
OVER 5.5 (-119)
AVG OVER W%: 49 ROI: -5
TJ Picks and parlays W%: 49 ROI: -5