Capitals vs. Blues Prediction and Odds - Nov 17, 2022

The St. Louis Blues square off with the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Enterprise Center on Thursday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Capitals vs. Blues, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Capitals vs. Blues?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Capitals-Blues NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Blues a 53% chance of beating the Capitals.

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Capitals vs. Blues Current Odds

• Puck Line: Blues -1.5 (+220), Capitals +1.5 (-225)
• Moneyline: Blues -110, Capitals -105
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-105/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blues are -1.5 favorites against the Capitals, with +220 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -225.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Blues and Capitals are currently at minus-money betting odds to win on Thursday.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blues at -110. That means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Blues

• Puck Line: Blues -1.5 @ +220 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.9% edge)
• Moneyline: Blues @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Total: Over 6.5 @ -105 via BetMGM

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Even though the Capitals are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Blues -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (-105) that are available from BetMGM.

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Capitals vs. Blues Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Capitals and Blues.

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According to DimersBOT, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Blues.

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Enterprise Center, while the Capitals star is a 45.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 9.8% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.2% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.2% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 3.9% probability
• Conor Sheary: 3.6% probability

St. Louis Blues

• Vladimir Tarasenko: 6.7% probability
• Pavel Buchnevich: 5.8% probability
• Brandon Saad: 5.3% probability
• Jordan Kyrou: 5.1% probability
• Robert Thomas: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 45.8% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 24.0% probability
• Dylan Strome: 23.3% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 23.1% probability
• Conor Sheary: 21.1% probability

St. Louis Blues

• Vladimir Tarasenko: 36.5% probability
• Jordan Kyrou: 31.4% probability
• Pavel Buchnevich: 30.8% probability
• Brandon Saad: 29.6% probability
• Brayden Schenn: 24.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Capitals vs. Blues on Thursday November 17, 2022.

Capitals vs. Blues 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Blues and Capitals at Enterprise Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues
• Date: Thursday November 17, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Enterprise Center

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