Capitals vs. Avalanche Prediction and Odds - Apr 18, 2022

The Colorado Avalanche face the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Ball Arena on Monday, starting at 9:00PM EDT.

Dimers' best betting picks for Capitals vs. Avalanche, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Capitals vs. Avalanche?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Capitals-Avalanche NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Avalanche a 62% chance of defeating the Capitals.

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Capitals vs. Avalanche Current Odds

• Puck Line: Avalanche -1.5, Capitals +1.5
• Moneyline: Avalanche -185, Capitals +160
• Total: Over/Under 6.5

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Avalanche are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Capitals, with +135 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -149.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche 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, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +160, where you can bet $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, while PointsBet currently has 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 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Avalanche

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -149 via Caesars Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals @ +160 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +120 via PointsBet (3.3% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+120) that are available from PointsBet.

Capitals vs. Avalanche Probabilities

Use our widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Washington vs. Colorado, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Capitals-Avalanche matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Capitals vs. Avalanche Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Monday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 47.0% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 7.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.0% probability
• Tom Wilson: 3.8% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 3.6% probability
• Conor Sheary: 3.5% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 9.8% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 8.6% probability
• Andre Burakovsky: 5.4% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 4.5% probability
• Cale Makar: 4.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 38.8% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 24.2% probability
• Tom Wilson: 21.7% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 21.0% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 18.4% probability

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 47.0% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 43.0% probability
• Andre Burakovsky: 31.9% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 24.7% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 24.4% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Capitals vs. Avalanche on Monday April 18, 2022.

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Capitals vs. Avalanche 2022 Game Info

When do the Avalanche play the Capitals?

• Date: Monday April 18, 2022
• Time: 9:00PM EDT / 6:00PM PDT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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