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Capitals vs. Senators Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/30/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators matchup.
The Ottawa Senators and Washington Capitals are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Washington-Ottawa game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Capitals with a win probability of 51% and the Senators with 49%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Capitals vs. Senators predictions page.
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Capitals vs. Senators Prediction: Who Will Win?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Capitals and Senators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Capitals a 51% chance of defeating the Senators.
According to our model, the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying under.
Capitals vs. Senators Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Capitals | Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -105 | -110 |
| Total | o5.5 (+115) | u5.5 (-134) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Capitals vs. Senators Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Capitals vs. Senators matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Capitals vs. Senators Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Capitals vs. Senators?
According to our model, Ottawa's Brady Tkachuk is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Senators.
Our projections give Tkachuk a 6.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Senators star is a 31.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 6.0% |
| Tom Wilson | 5.2% |
| Dylan Strome | 5.1% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 6.6% |
| Josh Norris | 5.7% |
| Tim Stutzle | 5.2% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 29.6% |
| Tom Wilson | 27.3% |
| Dylan Strome | 23.8% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 31.5% |
| Josh Norris | 28.4% |
| Tim Stutzle | 26.7% |
Caps vs. Senators Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Senators and Capitals at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators
- Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Capitals vs. Senators matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Washington vs. Ottawa 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 51% win probability, will likely beat the Senators on Thursday.
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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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