Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/13/2024]

The Washington Capitals will take on the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Tuesday's Avalanche vs. Capitals matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Avalanche vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Avalanche and Capitals 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 61% chance of defeating the Capitals.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of going under.

Avalanche vs. Capitals Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Avalanche	Capitals
Puck Line	-1.5 (+130)	+1.5 (-155)
Moneyline	-188	+164
Total	o6 (-112)	u6 (-105)

• The Capitals are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Avalanche, with -155 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +130.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +164. That means you can bet $100 to profit $164, earning a total payout of $264, if they win.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -188, where you can risk $188 to win $100 for a total payout of $288 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -112, 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.

Avalanche vs. Capitals Picks

Our predictions matched with the current odds reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals +1.5	-155
Moneyline	Capitals	+164
Total	Under 6	-105

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, taking the Capitals moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Avalanche vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Capitals?

According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Capitals.

Our projections give MacKinnon a 10.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 45.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	10.4%
Mikko Rantanen	8.4%
Cale Makar	4.3%
Ross Colton	4.2%
Artturi Lehkonen	3.9%

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
T.J. Oshie	6.6%
Dylan Strome	5.0%
Max Pacioretty	4.9%
Alex Ovechkin	4.6%
Anthony Mantha	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	45.7%
Mikko Rantanen	40.3%
Cale Makar	23.1%
Ross Colton	22.0%
Jonathan Drouin	20.8%

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
T.J. Oshie	31.9%
Dylan Strome	27.1%
Alex Ovechkin	25.7%
Max Pacioretty	25.4%
Tom Wilson	20.2%

Avs vs. Caps Game Information

Tuesday's game between the Capitals and Avalanche at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Tuesday February 13, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

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