Washington Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/24/2024]

The Colorado Avalanche will face the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Ball Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 9:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Wednesday's Capitals vs. Avalanche matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used trusted machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's NHL game between the Capitals and Avalanche 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Avalanche a 66% chance of defeating the Capitals.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Capitals vs. Avalanche Odds

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

Bet Type	Capitals	Avalanche
Puck Line	+1.5 (-120)	-1.5 (+114)
Moneyline	+200	-225
Total	o6 (-120)	u6 (+100)

• The Avalanche are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Capitals, with +114 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -120.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -225. That means you can risk $225 to win $100 for a total payout of $325 if they get the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +200, where you can bet $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

As always, check out all the sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Capitals vs. Avalanche Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals +1.5	-120
Moneyline	Capitals	+200
Total	Under 6	+100

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, betting on the Capitals 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 being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

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

Capitals vs. Avalanche Player Props

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

According to our model, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Avalanche.

Our projections give MacKinnon an 11.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 48.1% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	5.3%
T.J. Oshie	5.0%
Tom Wilson	4.2%
Anthony Mantha	4.0%
Dylan Strome	3.6%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	11.8%
Mikko Rantanen	10.5%
Jonathan Drouin	4.7%
Cale Makar	4.5%
Ross Colton	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
T.J. Oshie	27.3%
Max Pacioretty	27.1%
Tom Wilson	22.5%
Dylan Strome	21.8%
Anthony Mantha	20.8%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nathan MacKinnon	48.1%
Mikko Rantanen	47.8%
Jonathan Drouin	27.7%
Cale Makar	24.8%
Miles Wood	21.0%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis before the Capitals vs. Avalanche on Wednesday January 24, 2024.

Caps vs. Avs Game Information

Wednesday's game between the Avalanche and Capitals at Ball Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:30PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Wednesday January 24, 2024
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

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