Blues vs. Capitals Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [2/27/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Thursday's St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals matchup.

St. Louis Blues-Washington Capitals Predictions and Game Preview.
Capital One Arena sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals this Thursday.

The Washington Capitals will face the St. Louis Blues in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, 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 St. Louis-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 60% and the Blues with 40%."

For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blues vs. Capitals predictions page.

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Blues vs. Blues 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 Blues and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Capitals a 60% chance of defeating the Blues.

According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.

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Blues vs. Capitals Odds

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

Bet Type Blues Capitals
Puck Line +1.5 (-185) -1.5 (+160)
Moneyline +130 -154
Total o5.5 (-110) u5.5 (+102)

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

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Blues vs. Capitals Picks and Best Bets

Our model's strongest edge in today's Blues vs. Capitals matchup is on the puck line.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Blues vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blues vs. Capitals?

According to our model, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Blues vs. Capitals.

Our projections give Ovechkin a 7.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 36.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

St. Louis Blues

Player First Goal Probability
Jake Neighbours 5.8%
Jordan Kyrou 5.6%
Robert Thomas 5.5%

Washington Capitals

Player First Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin 7.0%
Pierre-Luc Dubois 5.0%
Dylan Strome 4.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

St. Louis Blues

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Jake Neighbours 29.2%
Jordan Kyrou 27.1%
Robert Thomas 26.9%

Washington Capitals

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin 36.3%
Dylan Strome 25.9%
Pierre-Luc Dubois 24.5%

Blues vs. Caps Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's game between the Capitals and Blues at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Blues vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any St. Louis vs. Washington picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

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Conclusion

We predict the Capitals, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Thursday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blues vs. Capitals insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest 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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