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Penguins vs. Capitals Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [1/18/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals matchup.
NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the Pittsburgh Penguins square off with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, 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 used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Pittsburgh-Washington game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Capitals are more likely to win, while the Penguins have a lower chance of victory."
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Penguins vs. Capitals predictions page.
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Penguins vs. Caps Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between the Capitals and Penguins at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Penguins vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Pittsburgh vs. Washington picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Penguins vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Penguins and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Capitals a 62% chance of defeating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Penguins vs. Capitals Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-148) | -1.5 (+134) |
| Moneyline | +164 | -190 |
| Total | o5.5 (-125) | u5.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Penguins vs. Capitals Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Penguins vs. Capitals matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Penguins vs. Capitals Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Pittsburgh's Bryan Rust is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Rust a 6.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Penguins star is a 33.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 6.3% |
| Rickard Rakell | 6.1% |
| Sidney Crosby | 5.7% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | 6.2% |
| Alex Ovechkin | 6.2% |
| Dylan Strome | 5.1% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 33.2% |
| Rickard Rakell | 31.3% |
| Sidney Crosby | 29.9% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 32.6% |
| Tom Wilson | 32.0% |
| Dylan Strome | 26.7% |
Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Saturday.
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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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