Capitals vs. Oilers Predictions and Odds - Mar 9, 2022

NHL action continues on Wednesday at 8:00PM EST as the Washington Capitals lock horns with the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place.

Dimers' free betting picks for Capitals vs. Oilers, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Capitals vs. Oilers?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Capitals-Oilers NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Oilers a 52% chance of beating the Capitals.

MORE: Capitals vs. Oilers Simulated 10K Times

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Oilers are -1.5 favorites versus the Capitals, with +180 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 offer at -208.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -135. That means you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +120, where you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Oilers

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 at -208 with Caesars Sportsbook (69% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals at +120 with PointsBet (2.2% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 at -115 with Caesars Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Capitals moneyline is the best option due to the 2.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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

Capitals vs. Oilers Probabilities

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

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

Capitals vs. Oilers Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Wednesday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Oilers.

DimersBOT gives Draisaitl an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 43.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 8.6% probability
• Tom Wilson: 5.2% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 5.2% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.4% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 4.3% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 8.9% probability
• Connor McDavid: 7.9% probability
• Evander Kane: 7.2% probability
• Zach Hyman: 7.0% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 3.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 41.3% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 28.2% probability
• Tom Wilson: 27.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 26.4% probability
• Conor Sheary: 23.5% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 43.5% probability
• Connor McDavid: 40.5% probability
• Evander Kane: 36.5% probability
• Zach Hyman: 36.4% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 20.1% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before Capitals vs. Oilers on Wednesday March 9, 2022.

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Capitals vs. Oilers 2022 Game Info

When do the Oilers play the Capitals?

• Date: Wednesday March 9, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM EST / 5:00PM PST
• Venue: Rogers Place

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