Red Wings vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Dec 19, 2022

NHL action continues on Monday at 7:00PM ET as the Detroit Red Wings lock horns with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Red Wings vs. Capitals, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Red Wings vs. Capitals?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Red Wings-Capitals NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Capitals a 62% chance of defeating the Red Wings.

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Red Wings vs. Capitals Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (+145), Red Wings +1.5 (-162)
• Moneyline: Capitals -175, Red Wings +150
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are -1.5 favorites against the Red Wings, with +145 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Red Wings (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -162.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -175, which means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Red Wings (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Red Wings vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 @ +145 via PointsBet
• Moneyline: Capitals @ -175 via BetMGM (62% probability)
• Total: Under 6 @ -105 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Even though the Red Wings are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Capitals -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

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Red Wings vs. Capitals Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin an 11.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 51.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Detroit Red Wings

• Dylan Larkin: 5.5% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 5.4% probability
• David Perron: 4.6% probability
• Dominik Kubalik: 3.9% probability
• Andrew Copp: 3.4% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 11.2% probability
• Dylan Strome: 5.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 5.1% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 4.7% probability
• John Carlson: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Detroit Red Wings

• Dylan Larkin: 31.3% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 28.7% probability
• David Perron: 24.5% probability
• Dominik Kubalik: 21.8% probability
• Andrew Copp: 19.7% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 51.4% probability
• Dylan Strome: 27.4% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 25.9% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 24.4% probability
• Conor Sheary: 23.5% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Red Wings vs. Capitals on Monday December 19, 2022.

Red Wings vs. Capitals 2022 Game Info

Monday's action between the Capitals and Red Wings at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Red Wings vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Monday December 19, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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