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Senators vs. Capitals Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Monday's NHL Matchup [3/3/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Monday's Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals matchup.
The Washington Capitals will face the Ottawa Senators in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Monday, beginning at 6:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Ottawa-Washington game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Capitals are likely to win, with a probability of 58%, compared to the Senators' 42%."
For further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Senators vs. Capitals predictions page.
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Senators vs. Senators Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL matchup between the Senators and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Capitals a 58% chance of defeating the Senators.
According to our model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Senators vs. Capitals Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Senators | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-200) | -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | +120 | -140 |
| Total | o5.5 (-110) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Senators vs. Capitals Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Senators vs. Capitals matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Senators vs. Capitals Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Senators vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Senators vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Ovechkin a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 37.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 6.0% |
| Tim Stutzle | 5.2% |
| Josh Norris | 5.2% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 7.5% |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | 5.9% |
| Dylan Strome | 5.5% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 31.1% |
| Tim Stutzle | 27.1% |
| Josh Norris | 26.9% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 37.5% |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | 28.5% |
| Tom Wilson | 27.4% |
Senators vs. Caps Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Monday's action between the Capitals and Senators at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:30PM ET.
- Who: Ottawa Senators vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
- Time: 6:30PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Monday's Senators vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Ottawa vs. Washington picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Senators on Monday.
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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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