Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/7/2024]

The Washington Capitals and Los Angeles Kings will lock horns in the NHL at Capital One Arena on Sunday, starting at 3:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Sunday's Kings vs. Capitals matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Kings vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Kings and Capitals 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 62% chance of defeating the Capitals.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going over.

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Kings vs. Capitals Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Kings	Capitals
Puck Line	-1.5 (+135)	+1.5 (-160)
Moneyline	-195	+165
Total	o5.5 (+105)	u5.5 (-115)

• The Capitals are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Kings, with -160 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Kings (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at +135.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +165. That means you can bet $100 to profit $165, earning a total payout of $265, if they win.
• On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -195, where you can risk $195 to win $100 for a total payout of $295 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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

Kings vs. Capitals Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals +1.5	-160
Moneyline	Capitals	+165
Total	Over 5.5	+105

While the Kings are more likely to win the game, betting on the Capitals moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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

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

Kings vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Kings vs. Capitals?

According to our model, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is most likely to score the first goal in Kings vs. Capitals.

Our projections give Kempe a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Kings star is a 35.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Kings

Player	First Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	7.2%
Trevor Moore	6.1%
Kevin Fiala	6.1%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	5.1%
Anze Kopitar	5.0%

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	5.8%
Tom Wilson	4.8%
Anthony Mantha	4.4%
Dylan Strome	4.3%
Alex Ovechkin	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Kings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	35.3%
Kevin Fiala	29.7%
Trevor Moore	29.5%
Anze Kopitar	27.8%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	25.5%

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	30.5%
Tom Wilson	25.1%
Dylan Strome	24.5%
Anthony Mantha	21.7%
Alex Ovechkin	21.3%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Kings vs. Capitals on Sunday January 7, 2024.

Kings vs. Capitals Game Information

Sunday's matchup between the Capitals and Kings at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Sunday January 7, 2024
• Time: 3:00PM ET / 12:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

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