Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights Prediction and Odds - December 2, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights will square off with the Washington Capitals in NHL action at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, commencing at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Capitals vs. Golden Knights game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Capitals vs. Golden Knights

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Capitals-Golden Knights NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Golden Knights a 63% chance of beating the Capitals.

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Capitals vs. Golden Knights Odds

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

Bet Type	Capitals	Golden Knights
Puck Line	+1.5 (-152)	-1.5 (+136)
Moneyline	+162	-185
Total	o6 (+100)	u6 (-120)

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

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The Golden Knights are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Capitals, with +136 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 -152.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at -185, which means you can risk $185 to win $100, for a total payout of $285, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +162, where you can bet $100 to profit $162, earning a total payout of $262, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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

Best Bets: Capitals vs. Golden Knights

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best bets for this game:

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -152 via FanDuel Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals @ +162 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 6 @ +100 via BetMGM

Our NHL best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

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Capitals vs. Golden Knights Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Capitals and Golden Knights this Saturday.

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According to DimersBOT, Vegas' Jack Eichel is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Golden Knights.

DimersBOT gives Eichel a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Golden Knights star is a 35.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	6.6%
Tom Wilson	5.0%
Dylan Strome	4.6%
Evgeny Kuznetsov	3.4%
Nic Dowd	3.4%

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Eichel	7.8%
Jonathan Marchessault	6.6%
Mark Stone	6.0%
William Karlsson	4.6%
Ivan Barbashev	4.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	31.7%
Tom Wilson	26.4%
Dylan Strome	22.0%
Evgeny Kuznetsov	19.4%
Nic Dowd	17.4%

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Eichel	35.8%
Jonathan Marchessault	32.9%
Mark Stone	27.6%
William Karlsson	23.9%
Ivan Barbashev	21.8%
Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Capitals vs. Golden Knights on Saturday December 2, 2023.

Capitals vs. Golden Knights Preview

Saturday's game between the Golden Knights and Capitals at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Date: Saturday December 2, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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Conclusion

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