Predators vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Jan 6, 2023

The Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators meet in of the NHL at Capital One Arena on Friday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Predators vs. Capitals, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Predators vs. Capitals?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Predators-Capitals NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 59% chance of defeating the Predators.

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Predators vs. Capitals Odds

• Moneyline: Capitals -164, Predators +145
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-112)

Moneyline and Over/Under

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -164, which means you can risk $164 to win $100, for a total payout of $264, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at +145, where you can bet $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -112.

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 Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Predators vs. Capitals

• Moneyline: Predators @ +145 via PointsBet
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -112 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Predators moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Predators vs. Capitals Betting Guide

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

Predators vs. Capitals Player Props

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

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 45.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Nashville Predators

• Filip Forsberg: 7.1% probability
• Matt Duchene: 5.1% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 4.3% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 3.3% probability
• Roman Josi: 3.1% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 9.8% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.7% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.3% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 4.1% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Nashville Predators

• Filip Forsberg: 35.9% probability
• Matt Duchene: 28.3% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 24.5% probability
• Roman Josi: 19.2% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 18.3% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 45.9% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 23.5% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 22.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 22.2% probability
• Dylan Strome: 21.9% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Predators vs. Capitals on Friday January 6, 2023.

Predators vs. Capitals 2023 Game Info

Friday's game between the Capitals and Predators at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Friday January 6, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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