Capitals vs. Panthers Prediction and Odds - May 5, 2022

The Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals clash in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL at FLA Live Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs is an elimination tournament in the NHL to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

Sixteen teams, including the Capitals and Panthers, reached the 2022 NHL Playoffs, which includes 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins moving on to the next round of the competition.

Dimers' top betting picks for Capitals vs. Panthers, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Capitals vs. Panthers?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Capitals-Panthers NHL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Panthers a 65% chance of defeating the Capitals.

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Capitals vs. Panthers Current Odds

• Puck Line: Panthers -1.5 (-108), Capitals +1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Panthers -275, Capitals +235
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-135/+120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Panthers are -1.5 favorites versus the Capitals, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook 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 -110.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -275. That means you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +235, where you can put down $100 to profit $235, earning a total payout of $335, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -135, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +120.

As always, make sure you check 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 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Panthers

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (57% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Capitals @ +235 via PointsBet (5.3% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +120 via PointsBet (3.2% edge)

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

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Capitals moneyline is the best option because of the 5.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable 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. Panthers Betting Guide

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

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

Capitals vs. Panthers Player Props

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

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at FLA Live Arena, while the Capitals star is a 39.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 8.0% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.7% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.5% probability
• Conor Sheary: 4.1% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 3.7% probability

Florida Panthers

• Aleksander Barkov: 6.2% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 5.9% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.1% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 4.9% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 39.7% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 27.2% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 27.2% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 22.7% probability
• Conor Sheary: 22.7% probability

Florida Panthers

• Aleksander Barkov: 36.0% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 31.4% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 30.7% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 28.9% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 21.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Capitals vs. Panthers on Thursday May 5, 2022.

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Capitals vs. Panthers 2022 Game Info

When do the Panthers play the Capitals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

• Date: Thursday May 5, 2022
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: FLA Live Arena

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