Ottawa Senators vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/26/2024]

NHL action continues on Monday at 7:00PM ET as the Ottawa Senators square off with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Monday's Senators vs. Capitals matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Monday's NHL matchup between the Senators and Capitals 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Senators a 53% chance of beating the Capitals.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going under.

Senators vs. Capitals Odds

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

Bet Type	Senators	Capitals
Puck Line	-1.5 (+172)	+1.5 (-198)
Moneyline	-137	+120
Total	o6.5 (-102)	u6.5 (-115)

• The Capitals are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Senators, with -198 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Senators (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +172.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +120, which means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at -137, where you can risk $137 to win $100 for a total payout of $237 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -102, 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.

Senators vs. Capitals Picks

Our probabilities, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals +1.5	-198
Moneyline	Capitals	+120
Total	Under 6.5	-115

While the Senators are more likely to win the game, betting on the Capitals moneyline is the best option due to the 1.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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 6.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 31.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Ottawa Senators

Player	First Goal Probability
Claude Giroux	6.0%
Tim Stutzle	5.9%
Vladimir Tarasenko	5.6%
Brady Tkachuk	5.6%
Shane Pinto	4.8%

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	6.4%
Dylan Strome	6.2%
Tom Wilson	4.8%
Max Pacioretty	4.8%
Anthony Mantha	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Ottawa Senators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	31.0%
Claude Giroux	28.9%
Vladimir Tarasenko	28.6%
Brady Tkachuk	28.4%
Shane Pinto	25.6%

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Dylan Strome	32.7%
Alex Ovechkin	31.2%
Tom Wilson	27.2%
Max Pacioretty	25.5%
Anthony Mantha	22.0%

Senators vs. Caps Game Information

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

• Who: Ottawa Senators vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Monday February 26, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

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