Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/24/2024]

NHL action continues on Saturday at 6:00PM ET as the Washington Capitals square off with the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Saturday's Capitals vs. Panthers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Capitals and Panthers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Panthers a 65% chance of beating the Capitals.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

Capitals vs. Panthers Odds

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

Bet Type	Capitals	Panthers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-125)	-1.5 (+105)
Moneyline	+200	-240
Total	o6 (-108)	u6 (-110)

• The Panthers are currently -1.5 favorites against the Capitals, with +105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -125.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -240, which means you can risk $240 to win $100 for a total payout of $340 if they get the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +200, where you can bet $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Capitals vs. Panthers Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals +1.5	-125
Moneyline	Capitals	+200
Total	Under 6	-110

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, taking the Capitals moneyline is the best option due to the 1.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Capitals vs. Panthers Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Panthers?

According to our model, Florida's Carter Verhaeghe is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Panthers.

Our projections give Verhaeghe a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 44.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Dylan Strome	5.2%
Alex Ovechkin	5.1%
Max Pacioretty	4.2%
Tom Wilson	4.0%
John Carlson	3.6%

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	9.8%
Sam Reinhart	8.1%
Aleksander Barkov	5.1%
Anton Lundell	4.8%
Sam Bennett	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	27.2%
Dylan Strome	26.7%
Max Pacioretty	22.5%
Tom Wilson	21.1%
Anthony Mantha	20.0%

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	44.8%
Sam Reinhart	41.0%
Aleksander Barkov	26.8%
Sam Bennett	25.0%
Anton Lundell	23.9%

Caps vs. Panthers Game Information

Saturday's action between the Panthers and Capitals at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 6:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Saturday February 24, 2024
• Time: 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena

Our full betting coverage of Capitals vs. Panthers includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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