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Wild vs. Capitals Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/2/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals matchup.
The Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild will meet in the NHL at Capital One Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Minnesota-Washington game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Capitals with a win probability of 58% and the Wild with 42%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Wild vs. Capitals predictions page.
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Thursday's action between the Capitals and Wild at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Wild vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Minnesota vs. Washington picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Wild vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Capitals a 58% chance of defeating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Wild vs. Capitals Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-178) | -1.5 (+154) |
| Moneyline | +145 | -172 |
| Total | o5.5 (-125) | u5.5 (+104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild vs. Capitals Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Wild vs. Capitals matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
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Who will score the first goal in Wild vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Minnesota's Marco Rossi is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Rossi a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Wild star is a 34.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Marco Rossi | 7.2% |
| Matt Boldy | 6.7% |
| Joel Ek | 4.9% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 6.4% |
| Dylan Strome | 5.4% |
| Tom Wilson | 5.3% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Marco Rossi | 34.1% |
| Matt Boldy | 34.1% |
| Joel Ek | 25.7% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 32.3% |
| Dylan Strome | 26.6% |
| Tom Wilson | 26.0% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wild vs. Capitals insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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