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Capitals vs. Kings Prediction: Los Angeles Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [3/13/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings matchup.
The Los Angeles Kings will take on the Washington Capitals, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, beginning at 10:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Kings as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Washington-Los Angeles game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Kings with a win probability of 53% and the Capitals with 47%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Capitals vs. Kings predictions page.
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Capitals vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Capitals and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Kings a 53% chance of defeating the Capitals.
According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Capitals vs. Kings Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Capitals | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-225) | -1.5 (+195) |
| Moneyline | +115 | -134 |
| Total | o5.5 (-115) | u5.5 (-104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Capitals vs. Kings Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Capitals vs. Kings matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Capitals vs. Kings Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Capitals vs. Kings?
According to our model, Los Angeles' Andrei Kuzmenko is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Kings.
Our projections give Kuzmenko a 7.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kings star is a 32.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 5.9% |
| Tom Wilson | 5.5% |
| Dylan Strome | 4.9% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 7.0% |
| Adrian Kempe | 5.8% |
| Kevin Fiala | 5.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 30.7% |
| Tom Wilson | 27.2% |
| Dylan Strome | 24.4% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 32.1% |
| Kevin Fiala | 26.5% |
| Adrian Kempe | 26.3% |
Caps vs. Kings Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's action between the Kings and Capitals at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:30PM ET.
- Who: Washington Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Time: 10:30PM ET/7:30PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Capitals vs. Kings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Washington vs. Los Angeles picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Capitals on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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