Capitals vs. Penguins Prediction and Odds - Apr 9, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Washington Capitals in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, starting at 3:00PM EDT.

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

Who will win Capitals vs. Penguins?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Capitals-Penguins NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Penguins a 56% chance of defeating the Capitals.

MORE: Capitals vs. Penguins Simulated 10,000 Times

Moneyline and Over/Under

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -150. That means you can risk $150 to win $100, for a total payout of $250, if they get the W.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +140, where you can put down $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook 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 Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Penguins

• Moneyline: Capitals @ +140 via Caesars Sportsbook (2.7% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)

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

While the Penguins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Capitals moneyline is the best option because of the 2.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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

Capitals vs. Penguins Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline and Over/Under probabilities and odds for Washington vs. Pittsburgh, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Capitals-Penguins matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Capitals vs. Penguins Player Props

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

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 9.0% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Capitals star is a 41.3% 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: 9.0% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 5.0% probability
• Tom Wilson: 4.3% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 4.1% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.1% probability

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Evgeni Malkin: 6.8% probability
• Jake Guentzel: 6.5% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 6.4% probability
• Bryan Rust: 5.5% probability
• Jeff Carter: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 41.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 27.0% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 23.6% probability
• Tom Wilson: 23.0% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 22.6% probability

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Sidney Crosby: 33.1% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 33.0% probability
• Jake Guentzel: 29.7% probability
• Bryan Rust: 28.3% probability
• Jeff Carter: 22.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Capitals vs. Penguins on Saturday April 9, 2022.

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Capitals vs. Penguins 2022 Game Info

When do the Penguins play the Capitals?

• Date: Saturday April 9, 2022
• Time: 3:00PM EDT / 12:00PM PDT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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