Oilers vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - November 24, 2023

The Washington Capitals will square off with the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Friday, starting at 3:00PM ET.

Dimers' in-depth betting preview for Friday's Oilers vs. Capitals game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

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Who Will Win: Oilers vs. Capitals

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Oilers-Capitals NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Oilers a 55% chance of defeating the Capitals.

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Oilers vs. Capitals Odds

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

Bet Type	Oilers	Capitals
Puck Line	-1.5 (+172)	+1.5 (-198)
Moneyline	-140	+120
Total	o6.5 (-132)	u6.5 (+120)

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

The Capitals are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Oilers, with -198 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Oilers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +172.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +120. That means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -132, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +120.

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

As always, check out all of the sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Oilers vs. Capitals

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best bets for this game:

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -198 via DraftKings Sportsbook (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability) 🔥

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While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Capitals moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Oilers vs. Capitals Prediction

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Oilers vs. Capitals Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Oilers and Capitals this Friday.

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

According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Capitals.

DimersBOT gives McDavid a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Oilers star is a 47.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	9.8%
Leon Draisaitl	8.7%
Evander Kane	6.1%
Zach Hyman	6.0%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	3.6%

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	6.2%
Tom Wilson	4.7%
Dylan Strome	4.4%
T.J. Oshie	3.7%
John Carlson	3.5%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	47.1%
Leon Draisaitl	42.5%
Zach Hyman	34.0%
Evander Kane	30.7%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	24.9%

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	35.1%
Dylan Strome	26.7%
Tom Wilson	26.2%
Nic Dowd	22.1%
T.J. Oshie	21.2%
Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Oilers vs. Capitals on Friday November 24, 2023.

Oilers vs. Capitals Preview

Friday's action between the Capitals and Oilers at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 3:00PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Friday November 24, 2023
• Time: 3:00PM ET / 12:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

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