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Avalanche vs. Capitals Prediction: Colorado Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [11/21/2024]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Colorado Avalanche vs Washington Capitals matchup.
The Washington Capitals and Colorado Avalanche will meet in the NHL at Capital One Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Avalanche as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Colorado-Washington game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Avalanche with a win probability of 58% and the Capitals with 42%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Avalanche vs. Capitals predictions page.
Avs vs. Caps Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's matchup between the Capitals and Avalanche at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Avalanche vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Avalanche vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Avalanche and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Avalanche a 58% chance of defeating the Capitals.
According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying under.
Avalanche vs. Capitals Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Avalanche | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+170) | +1.5 (-185) |
| Moneyline | -150 | +130 |
| Total | o6.5 (-115) | u6.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Avalanche vs. Capitals Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Avalanche vs. Capitals matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Avalanche vs. Capitals Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Colorado's Mikko Rantanen is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Rantanen a 9.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 43.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 9.6% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 8.4% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 5.6% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor McMichael | 5.9% |
| Tom Wilson | 4.7% |
| Dylan Strome | 4.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Colorado Avalanche
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 43.6% |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 41.6% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 29.7% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor McMichael | 30.1% |
| Dylan Strome | 24.7% |
| Tom Wilson | 24.5% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Avalanche, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Capitals on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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