Capitals vs. Hurricanes Prediction and Odds - Feb 18, 2023

The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals clash in of the NHL at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Capitals vs. Hurricanes, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Capitals vs. Hurricanes?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Capitals-Hurricanes NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Hurricanes a 62% chance of beating the Capitals.

More: Capitals vs. Hurricanes Simulated 10K Times

Capitals vs. Hurricanes Game Odds

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 (+140), Capitals +1.5 (-155)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes -190, Capitals +165
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-108/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hurricanes are currently -1.5 favorites against the Capitals, with +140 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -155.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -190. That means you can risk $190 to win $100, for a total payout of $290, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +165, where you can put down $100 to profit $165, earning a total payout of $265, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Hurricanes

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -155 via BetMGM (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals @ +165 via BetMGM (0.4% edge)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Capitals moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Capitals vs. Hurricanes Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Capitals-Hurricanes matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Capitals vs. Hurricanes Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Hurricanes? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Capitals and Hurricanes.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Hurricanes.

DimersBOT gives Aho an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Carter-Finley Stadium, while the Hurricanes star is a 37.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• T.J. Oshie: 4.7% probability
• Tom Wilson: 4.5% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.3% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 4.0% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 3.6% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 8.6% probability
• Andrei Svechnikov: 5.3% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 4.2% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 4.2% probability
• Teuvo Teravainen: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• T.J. Oshie: 24.5% probability
• Tom Wilson: 23.2% probability
• Dylan Strome: 22.3% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 20.5% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 19.7% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 37.9% probability
• Andrei Svechnikov: 27.8% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 24.2% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 22.4% probability
• Teuvo Teravainen: 19.7% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Capitals vs. Hurricanes on Saturday February 18, 2023.

Capitals vs. Hurricanes 2023 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Hurricanes and Capitals at Carter-Finley Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Date: Saturday February 18, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Carter-Finley Stadium

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