Panthers vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Apr 8, 2023

The Washington Capitals square off with the Florida Panthers in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Panthers vs. Capitals, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Panthers vs. Capitals?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Panthers-Capitals NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Panthers a 59% chance of defeating the Capitals.

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Panthers vs. Capitals Current Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 (-146), Panthers -1.5 (+140)
• Moneyline: Capitals +160, Panthers -180
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+110/-125)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Panthers, with -146 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Panthers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +140.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +160, which means you can bet $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -180, where you can risk $180 to win $100, for a total payout of $280, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 7 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -125.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Panthers vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -146 via FanDuel Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals @ +160 via PointsBet (2.3% edge)
• Total: Under 7 @ -125 via PointsBet (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Capitals moneyline is the best option due to the 2.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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

Panthers vs. Capitals Prediction

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Panthers vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Capitals? The latest data is in.

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

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According to DimersBOT, Florida's Matthew Tkachuk is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Capitals.

DimersBOT gives Tkachuk a 6.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Panthers star is a 36.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 6.5% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 5.9% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 5.2% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.1% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 4.0% probability

Washington Capitals

• Tom Wilson: 5.8% probability
• Dylan Strome: 5.5% probability
• Nicklas Backstrom: 4.0% probability
• Craig Smith: 3.8% probability
• Beck Malenstyn: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 36.1% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 33.6% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 31.7% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 29.5% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 24.7% probability

Washington Capitals

• Tom Wilson: 29.6% probability
• Dylan Strome: 28.8% probability
• Craig Smith: 22.5% probability
• Beck Malenstyn: 21.7% probability
• Nicklas Backstrom: 21.6% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before Panthers vs. Capitals on Saturday April 8, 2023.

Panthers vs. Capitals 2023 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Capitals and Panthers at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Saturday April 8, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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