Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Thursday [12/14/2023]

The Philadelphia Flyers will face the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

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

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

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Capitals-Flyers NHL game 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for today.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model gives the Flyers a 54% 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 53% chance of going Over.

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Capitals vs. Flyers Odds

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

Bet Type	Capitals	Flyers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-210)	-1.5 (+185)
Moneyline	+116	-135
Total	o5.5 (-128)	u5.5 (+110)

• The Flyers are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Capitals, with +185 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -210.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flyers at -135, which means you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +116, where you can bet $100 to profit $116, earning a total payout of $216, if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -128, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

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

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Capitals vs. Flyers Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals +1.5	-210
Moneyline	Capitals	+116
Total	Under 5.5	+110

While the Flyers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Capitals moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+110) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

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Capitals vs. Flyers Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Capitals and Flyers this Thursday.

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According to DimersBOT, Philadelphia's Travis Konecny is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Flyers.

DimersBOT gives Konecny an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Wells Fargo Center, while the Flyers star is a 37.4% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	6.9%
Tom Wilson	5.1%
Dylan Strome	4.9%
Joe Snively	4.6%
T.J. Oshie	4.2%

Philadelphia Flyers

Player	First Goal Probability
Travis Konecny	8.1%
Owen Tippett	5.3%
Sean Couturier	4.4%
Tyson Foerster	3.9%
Cam Atkinson	3.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	31.9%
Dylan Strome	27.3%
Tom Wilson	25.8%
Joe Snively	22.7%
T.J. Oshie	22.0%

Philadelphia Flyers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Travis Konecny	37.4%
Owen Tippett	27.7%
Sean Couturier	24.8%
Cam Atkinson	23.3%
Joel Farabee	21.0%
Remember, our model updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Capitals vs. Flyers on Thursday December 14, 2023.

Capitals vs. Flyers Game Information

Thursday's action between the Flyers and Capitals at Wells Fargo Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
• Date: Thursday December 14, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Wells Fargo Center

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Thursday's Capitals vs. Flyers matchup, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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