Ducks vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Feb 23, 2023

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Anaheim Ducks square off with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.

Dimers' free betting picks for Ducks vs. Capitals, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Ducks vs. Capitals?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Ducks-Capitals NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 70% chance of defeating the Ducks.

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Ducks vs. Capitals Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (-130), Ducks +1.5 (+110)
• Moneyline: Capitals -320, Ducks +265
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-120/+110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Ducks, with -130 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Ducks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -320. That means you can risk $320 to win $100, for a total payout of $420, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Ducks at +265, where you can put down $100 to profit $265, earning a total payout of $365, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Ducks (+1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Ducks vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Ducks +1.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Ducks @ +265 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.5% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ +110 via PointsBet (1.1% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Ducks moneyline is the best option due to the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+110) that are available from PointsBet.

Ducks vs. Capitals Probabilities

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Ducks-Capitals matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Ducks vs. Capitals Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Ducks and Capitals.

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

According to DimersBOT, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Ducks vs. Capitals.

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 10.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 49.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Anaheim Ducks

• Trevor Zegras: 6.4% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 4.2% probability
• Troy Terry: 3.9% probability
• Mason McTavish: 3.9% probability
• Ryan Strome: 2.8% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 10.9% probability
• Tom Wilson: 5.6% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 5.6% probability
• Dylan Strome: 5.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Anaheim Ducks

• Trevor Zegras: 30.9% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 23.8% probability
• Mason McTavish: 21.6% probability
• Troy Terry: 20.5% probability
• Ryan Strome: 16.9% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 49.3% probability
• Tom Wilson: 31.1% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 30.3% probability
• Dylan Strome: 28.8% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 23.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Ducks vs. Capitals on Thursday February 23, 2023.

Ducks vs. Capitals 2023 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Capitals and Ducks at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Anaheim Ducks vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Thursday February 23, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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