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Capitals vs. Flyers Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [2/6/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers matchup.
The Philadelphia Flyers will take on the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Washington-Philadelphia 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 59% and the Flyers with 41%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Capitals vs. Flyers predictions page.
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Capitals vs. Flyers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Capitals and Flyers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Capitals a 59% chance of defeating the Flyers.
According to our model, the Flyers (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Capitals vs. Flyers Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Capitals | Flyers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+158) | +1.5 (-185) |
| Moneyline | -162 | +140 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Capitals vs. Flyers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Capitals vs. Flyers matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Capitals vs. Flyers Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Flyers?
According to our model, Philadelphia's Travis Konecny is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Flyers.
Our projections give Konecny a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Wells Fargo Center, while the Flyers star is a 39.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 7.7% |
| Tom Wilson | 5.4% |
| Dylan Strome | 5.4% |
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 7.9% |
| Tyson Foerster | 5.5% |
| Noah Cates | 4.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 36.1% |
| Tom Wilson | 28.4% |
| Dylan Strome | 25.9% |
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 39.4% |
| Tyson Foerster | 28.5% |
| Noah Cates | 26.3% |
Caps vs. Flyers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's action between the Flyers and Capitals at Wells Fargo Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Wells Fargo Center
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Capitals vs. Flyers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Washington vs. Philadelphia picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Flyers 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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