Stars vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Dec 15, 2022

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Dallas Stars square off with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.

Dimers' top betting picks for Stars vs. Capitals, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Stars vs. Capitals?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Stars-Capitals NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, can't split the two teams, giving both the Stars and Capitals a 50% chance of winning the game.

More: Full Betting Analysis for Stars vs. Capitals

Stars vs. Capitals Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 (-250), Stars -1.5 (+220)
• Moneyline: Capitals +100, Stars -115
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Stars, with -250 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Stars (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +220.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +100. That means you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at -115, where you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) are a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Stars vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -250 via BetMGM (71% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Total: Under 6 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)

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Stars vs. Capitals Player Props

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

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 10.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 43.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 9.3% probability
• Roope Hintz: 7.4% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 5.1% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 4.5% probability
• Jamie Benn: 4.1% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 10.4% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.5% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.0% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 3.8% probability
• Conor Sheary: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 44.1% probability
• Roope Hintz: 35.3% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 25.3% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 23.1% probability
• Jamie Benn: 20.7% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 43.9% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 23.3% probability
• Dylan Strome: 22.7% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 21.2% probability
• John Carlson: 20.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Stars vs. Capitals on Thursday December 15, 2022.

Stars vs. Capitals 2022 Game Info

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

• Who: Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Thursday December 15, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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