Capitals vs. Ducks Prediction and Odds - Mar 1, 2023

NHL action continues on Wednesday at 10:00PM ET as the Washington Capitals take on the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.

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

Who will win Capitals vs. Ducks?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Capitals-Ducks NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Capitals a 62% chance of beating the Ducks.

More: Capitals vs. Ducks Simulated 10K Times

Capitals vs. Ducks Current Odds

• Puck Line: Ducks +1.5 (-140), Capitals -1.5 (+130)
• Moneyline: Ducks +185, Capitals -200
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-114)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Ducks are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Capitals, with -140 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Capitals (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +130.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Ducks at +185, which means you can bet $100 to profit $185, earning a total payout of $285, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -200, where you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -114.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Ducks (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Ducks

• Puck Line: Ducks +1.5 @ -140 via DraftKings Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Ducks @ +185 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.5% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -114 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Ducks moneyline is the best option because of the 2.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Capitals vs. Ducks Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Capitals-Ducks matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Capitals vs. Ducks Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Capitals and Ducks.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Wednesday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Honda Center, while the Capitals star is a 41.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 8.7% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 5.4% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.9% probability
• Tom Wilson: 4.8% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.5% probability

Anaheim Ducks

• Trevor Zegras: 6.7% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 4.9% probability
• Troy Terry: 4.6% probability
• Mason McTavish: 4.3% probability
• Ryan Strome: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 41.6% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 28.4% probability
• Tom Wilson: 26.8% probability
• Dylan Strome: 24.7% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 24.0% probability

Anaheim Ducks

• Trevor Zegras: 33.5% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 26.2% probability
• Troy Terry: 26.0% probability
• Mason McTavish: 24.2% probability
• Ryan Strome: 19.5% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Capitals vs. Ducks on Wednesday March 1, 2023.

Capitals vs. Ducks 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Ducks and Capitals at Honda Center is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Anaheim Ducks
• Date: Wednesday March 1, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Honda Center

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