Islanders vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Mar 29, 2023

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Islanders vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Mar 29, 2023

The Washington Capitals and NY Islanders meet in of the NHL at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Islanders vs. Capitals, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

 

Who will win Islanders vs. Capitals?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Islanders-Capitals NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Islanders a 51% chance of beating the Capitals.

More: Full Betting Guide for Islanders vs. Capitals

Islanders vs. Capitals Game Odds

  • Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 (-240), Islanders -1.5 (+220)
  • Moneyline: Capitals +100, Islanders -115
  • Total: Over/Under 6 (+100/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Islanders, with -240 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Islanders (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +220.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +100. That means you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -115, where you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they come out on top.

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

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Islanders vs. Capitals

 

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Although the Capitals are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Islanders -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Islanders are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Capitals moneyline is the best option because of the 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 crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

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

Islanders vs. Capitals Prediction

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

Islanders vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Islanders vs. Capitals? The data is in.

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 36.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

 

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

  • Anders Lee: 6.6% probability
  • Bo Horvat: 5.9% probability
  • Brock Nelson: 5.1% probability
  • Kyle Palmieri: 4.9% probability
  • Pierre Engvall: 4.0% probability

Washington Capitals

  • Alex Ovechkin: 8.3% probability
  • Tom Wilson: 4.4% probability
  • Dylan Strome: 4.2% probability
  • Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.0% probability
  • T.J. Oshie: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

  • Anders Lee: 32.1% probability
  • Bo Horvat: 28.3% probability
  • Brock Nelson: 27.4% probability
  • Kyle Palmieri: 25.2% probability
  • Pierre Engvall: 22.4% probability

Washington Capitals

  • Alex Ovechkin: 36.9% probability
  • Tom Wilson: 25.7% probability
  • Dylan Strome: 22.5% probability
  • T.J. Oshie: 21.2% probability
  • Evgeny Kuznetsov: 18.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Islanders vs. Capitals on Wednesday March 29, 2023.

 

Islanders vs. Capitals 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's action between the Capitals and Islanders at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

  • Who: NY Islanders vs. Washington Capitals
  • Date: Wednesday March 29, 2023
  • Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
  • Venue: Capital One Arena

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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