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Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/8/2024]
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The Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Dimers.com's full preview for Thursday'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 data to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Capitals and Panthers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Panthers a 66% chance of defeating the Capitals.
According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of going under.
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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 (-110) | -1.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +225 | -270 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-105) |
- The Panthers are -1.5 favorites against the Capitals, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
- For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
- DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -270, which means you can risk $270 to win $100 for a total payout of $370 if they get the W.
- BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +225, where you can bet $100 to profit $225, earning a total payout of $325 if they win.
- The Over/Under is set at 6 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Capitals vs. Panthers Picks
Our probabilities matched with the available odds reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:
| Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Capitals +1.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Capitals | +225 |
| Total | Under 6 | -105 |
While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, taking the Capitals moneyline is the best option because of the 2.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.
Capitals vs. Panthers Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Capitals vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Florida's Sam Reinhart is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Reinhart a 9.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 42.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| T.J. Oshie | 5.8% |
| Dylan Strome | 5.7% |
| Max Pacioretty | 5.0% |
| Alex Ovechkin | 4.3% |
| Tom Wilson | 3.7% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 9.0% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 7.4% |
| Matthew Tkachuk | 7.1% |
| Aleksander Barkov | 5.2% |
| Sam Bennett | 4.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| T.J. Oshie | 31.1% |
| Dylan Strome | 28.9% |
| Max Pacioretty | 26.7% |
| Alex Ovechkin | 23.0% |
| Tom Wilson | 21.7% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 42.5% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 37.1% |
| Matthew Tkachuk | 34.6% |
| Aleksander Barkov | 27.7% |
| Sam Bennett | 23.7% |
Caps vs. Panthers Game Information
Thursday's matchup between the Panthers and Capitals at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Thursday February 8, 2024
- Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Our full coverage of Capitals vs. Panthers includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.
Conclusion
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