Islanders vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - November 2, 2023

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the NY Islanders square off with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.

Dimers' prediction for Thursday's Islanders vs. Capitals game, plus the latest odds and our full game preview, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Islanders vs. Capitals

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Islanders-Capitals NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Islanders a 52% chance of beating the Capitals.

More: Betting Analysis for Islanders vs. Capitals

Islanders vs. Capitals Odds

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

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 (-235), Islanders -1.5 (+210)
• Moneyline: Capitals +100, Islanders -115
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110/-105)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Capitals are +1.5 underdogs against the Islanders, with -235 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Islanders (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +210.

BetMGM 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.

Meanwhile, PointsBet 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 sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Islanders vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -235 via FanDuel Sportsbook (70% probability)
• Moneyline: Islanders @ -115 via PointsBet (52% probability)
• Total: Under 6 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (54% probability)

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

Islanders vs. Capitals Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Islanders vs. Capitals game, including pregame predictions, the best picks, and live win probabilities.

Islanders vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Islanders vs. Capitals? The latest 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 discover the best prop bets for Thursday'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 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 40.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 8.0% probability
• Bo Horvat: 7.2% probability
• Anders Lee: 5.3% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 4.4% probability
• Noah Dobson: 3.7% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 8.6% probability
• Dylan Strome: 6.1% probability
• Tom Wilson: 5.3% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 5.1% probability
• John Carlson: 4.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

• Bo Horvat: 37.0% probability
• Brock Nelson: 36.4% probability
• Anders Lee: 25.8% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 24.5% probability
• Noah Dobson: 19.1% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 40.2% probability
• Dylan Strome: 29.1% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 25.6% probability
• Tom Wilson: 25.1% probability
• John Carlson: 24.1% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Islanders vs. Capitals on Thursday November 2, 2023.

Islanders vs. Capitals Preview

Thursday's game between the Capitals and Islanders at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Islanders vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Thursday November 2, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

This extensive game preview features our Islanders vs. Capitals prediction and NHL odds.

Dimers' predictions are made thanks to 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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