Wild vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Jan 17, 2023

The Washington Capitals square off with the Minnesota Wild in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Wild vs. Capitals, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Wild vs. Capitals?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Wild-Capitals NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Wild a 52% chance of defeating the Capitals.

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Wild vs. Capitals Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 (-200), Wild -1.5 (+210)
• Moneyline: Capitals +120, Wild -135
• Total: Over/Under 6 (+100/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Wild, with -200 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Wild (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +210.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +120. That means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at -135, where you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they come out on top.

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.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) are a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Wild vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -200 via DraftKings Sportsbook (70% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.5% edge)
• Total: Over 6 @ +100 via BetMGM

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

While the Wild are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Capitals moneyline is the best option due to the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published 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 on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Wild vs. Capitals Prediction

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Wild vs. Capitals Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Wild and Capitals.

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According to DimersBOT, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Capitals.

DimersBOT gives Kaprizov a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Wild star is a 42.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 9.8% probability
• Joel Ek: 5.7% probability
• Mats Zuccarello: 4.7% probability
• Matthew Boldy: 4.4% probability
• Marcus Foligno: 3.4% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 9.6% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.2% probability
• Tom Wilson: 3.8% probability
• Dylan Strome: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 42.9% probability
• Joel Ek: 27.8% probability
• Mats Zuccarello: 26.2% probability
• Matthew Boldy: 24.6% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 19.3% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 47.1% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 23.5% probability
• Dylan Strome: 21.6% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 21.5% probability
• Tom Wilson: 20.4% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Wild vs. Capitals on Tuesday January 17, 2023.

Wild vs. Capitals 2023 Game Info

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

• Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Tuesday January 17, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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