Capitals vs. Islanders Prediction and Odds - Apr 28, 2022

The NY Islanders square off with the Washington Capitals in NHL action at UBS Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

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

Who will win Capitals vs. Islanders?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Capitals-Islanders NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 53% chance of winning against the Islanders.

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Capitals vs. Islanders Game Odds

• Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 (-210), Capitals -1.5 (+185)
• Moneyline: Islanders +120, Capitals -135
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-120/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Islanders are +1.5 underdogs against the Capitals, with -210 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Capitals (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +185.

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

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals 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 is set at 5.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Islanders (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Islanders

• Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 @ -210 via DraftKings Sportsbook (69% probability)
• Moneyline: Islanders @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.5% edge)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Islanders moneyline is the best option due to the 1.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Capitals vs. Islanders Betting Guide

Use our widget below to view the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Washington vs. NY Islanders, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Capitals-Islanders matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Capitals vs. Islanders Player Props

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

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

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According to DimersBOT, Washington's Evgeny Kuznetsov is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Islanders.

DimersBOT gives Kuznetsov a 5.9% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Capitals star is a 28.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 5.9% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 5.4% probability
• Tom Wilson: 4.7% probability
• Conor Sheary: 4.6% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 3.9% probability

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 5.9% probability
• Anders Lee: 5.9% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 5.7% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 5.0% probability
• Mathew Barzal: 4.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 28.3% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 26.5% probability
• Tom Wilson: 25.5% probability
• Conor Sheary: 22.7% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 22.2% probability

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 31.0% probability
• Anders Lee: 30.2% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 26.6% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 25.1% probability
• Josh Bailey: 22.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Capitals vs. Islanders on Thursday April 28, 2022.

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Capitals vs. Islanders 2022 Game Info

When do the Islanders play the Capitals?

• Date: Thursday April 28, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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