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Kraken vs. Capitals Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [3/9/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Sunday's Seattle Kraken vs Washington Capitals matchup.
The Washington Capitals will square off with the Seattle Kraken in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Sunday, starting at 3:30PM ET.
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.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Seattle-Washington game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Capitals with a win probability of 65%, while the Kraken have 35%."
For further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Kraken vs. Capitals predictions page.
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Kraken vs. Kraken Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Kraken and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Capitals a 65% chance of defeating the Kraken.
According to our model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Kraken vs. Capitals Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kraken | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-120) | -1.5 (+105) |
| Moneyline | +205 | -235 |
| Total | o5.5 (-130) | u5.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Our model's strongest edge in today's Kraken vs. Capitals matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Kraken vs. Capitals Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Kraken vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Kraken vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Ovechkin a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 37.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Seattle Kraken
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matty Beniers | 5.0% |
| Jared McCann | 4.6% |
| Shane Wright | 4.0% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 7.9% |
| Tom Wilson | 6.9% |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | 5.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Seattle Kraken
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matty Beniers | 25.1% |
| Jared McCann | 24.2% |
| Shane Wright | 22.6% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 37.2% |
| Tom Wilson | 31.6% |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | 28.5% |
Kraken vs. Caps Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's action between the Capitals and Kraken at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:30PM ET.
- Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Time: 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Sunday's Kraken vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Seattle 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 65% win probability, will likely beat the Kraken on Sunday.
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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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