Panthers vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - November 8, 2023

The Washington Capitals will face the Florida Panthers in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Wednesday's Panthers vs. Capitals matchup, as well as the latest odds and our full game preview, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Panthers vs. Capitals

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Panthers-Capitals NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Panthers a 55% chance of beating the Capitals.

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Panthers vs. Capitals Odds

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

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 (-194), Panthers -1.5 (+175)
• Moneyline: Capitals +120, Panthers -140
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-114)

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

The Capitals are +1.5 underdogs versus the Panthers, with -194 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Panthers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +175.

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.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers 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 for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -114.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Panthers vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -194 via FanDuel Sportsbook (67% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -114 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Panthers vs. Capitals Prediction

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Panthers vs. Capitals Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Panthers and Capitals.

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 38.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 7.6% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 7.3% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 7.1% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 6.3% probability
• Anton Lundell: 4.5% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 8.0% probability
• Dylan Strome: 6.0% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.9% probability
• Tom Wilson: 4.8% probability
• John Carlson: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Carter Verhaeghe: 36.8% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 36.6% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 35.6% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 33.5% probability
• Anton Lundell: 23.7% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 38.1% probability
• Dylan Strome: 30.2% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 26.7% probability
• Tom Wilson: 25.6% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 22.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before Panthers vs. Capitals on Wednesday November 8, 2023.

Panthers vs. Capitals Preview

Wednesday's matchup between the Capitals and Panthers at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Wednesday November 8, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

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