St. Louis Blues vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/18/2024]

The Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues will meet in the NHL at Capital One Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Thursday's Blues vs. Capitals matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Blues vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Blues and Capitals 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Capitals a 51% chance of beating the Blues.

According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of going over.

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Blues vs. Capitals Odds

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

Bet Type	Blues	Capitals
Puck Line	+1.5 (-250)	-1.5 (+220)
Moneyline	-102	-115
Total	o5.5 (-130)	u5.5 (+110)

• The Capitals are -1.5 favorites against the Blues, with +220 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

• For the underdog Blues (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -250. In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Capitals and Blues are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -115, which means you can risk $115 to win $100 for a total payout of $215 if they get the W.

• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blues at -102, where you can risk $102 to win $100 for a total payout of $202 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, as well as the best odds for the Under at +110.

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

As always, check out the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Blues vs. Capitals Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals -1.5	+220
Moneyline	Blues	-102
Total	Over 5.5	-130

Even though the Blues are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Capitals -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

And while the Capitals are more likely to win the game, taking the Blues moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Our NHL best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Blues vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blues vs. Capitals?

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

Our projections give Pacioretty a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 37.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

St. Louis Blues

Player	First Goal Probability
Jordan Kyrou	6.9%
Pavel Buchnevich	6.2%
Jake Neighbours	5.3%
Robert Thomas	5.3%
Brandon Saad	4.9%

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	7.8%
Dylan Strome	5.7%
T.J. Oshie	5.7%
Anthony Mantha	5.0%
Tom Wilson	5.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

St. Louis Blues

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jordan Kyrou	35.3%
Pavel Buchnevich	32.5%
Jake Neighbours	27.6%
Robert Thomas	27.6%
Brandon Saad	26.4%

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	37.5%
T.J. Oshie	30.0%
Tom Wilson	29.6%
Dylan Strome	28.5%
Anthony Mantha	26.4%
Remember, our model updates often, so check this article for the latest betting insights before the Blues vs. Capitals on Thursday January 18, 2024.

Blues vs. Caps Game Information

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

• Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Thursday January 18, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

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