Canucks vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Oct 17, 2022

The Washington Capitals square off with the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Monday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Canucks vs. Capitals, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Canucks vs. Capitals?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Canucks-Capitals NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 54% chance of defeating the Canucks.

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Canucks vs. Capitals Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (+198), Canucks +1.5 (-210)
• Moneyline: Capitals -134, Canucks +120
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-120/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Canucks, with +198 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canucks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -210.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -134, which means you can risk $134 to win $100, for a total payout of $234, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canucks at +120, where you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

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According to DimersBOT, the Canucks (+1.5) are a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Canucks vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Canucks +1.5 @ -210 via BetMGM (68% probability)
• Moneyline: Canucks @ +120 via PointsBet (0.2% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ +100 via BetMGM

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While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canucks moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Canucks vs. Capitals Probabilities

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Canucks-Capitals matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Canucks vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canucks vs. Capitals? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canucks and Capitals.

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According to DimersBOT, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Canucks vs. Capitals.

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 44.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Vancouver Canucks

• Elias Pettersson: 7.3% probability
• J.T. Miller: 5.5% probability
• Bo Horvat: 5.4% probability
• Brock Boeser: 4.8% probability
• Conor Garland: 4.3% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 9.2% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 5.5% probability
• Dylan Strome: 5.5% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.9% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 4.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Vancouver Canucks

• Elias Pettersson: 35.8% probability
• J.T. Miller: 29.2% probability
• Bo Horvat: 28.9% probability
• Brock Boeser: 26.7% probability
• Conor Garland: 22.7% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 44.1% probability
• Dylan Strome: 26.7% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 26.5% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 25.6% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 24.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Canucks vs. Capitals on Monday October 17, 2022.

Canucks vs. Capitals 2022 Game Info

Monday's action between the Capitals and Canucks at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Monday October 17, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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