Capitals vs. Senators Prediction and Odds - Dec 22, 2022

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Washington Capitals take on the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre.

Dimers' top betting picks for Capitals vs. Senators, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Capitals vs. Senators?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Capitals-Senators NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 55% chance of getting the W against the Senators.

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Capitals vs. Senators Odds

• Puck Line: Senators +1.5 (-220), Capitals -1.5 (+196)
• Moneyline: Senators +115, Capitals -125
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+102/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Senators are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Capitals, with -220 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Capitals (-1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +196.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at +115. That means you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -125, where you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +102, while BetMGM 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 Senators (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Senators

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 @ +196 via Caesars Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Capitals @ -125 via Caesars Sportsbook (55% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Although the Senators are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Capitals -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Capitals vs. Senators Prediction

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Capitals vs. Senators Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 9.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Capitals star is a 46.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 9.5% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.5% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.3% probability
• Conor Sheary: 4.2% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 3.9% probability

Ottawa Senators

• Alex DeBrincat: 7.9% probability
• Brady Tkachuk: 7.0% probability
• Drake Batherson: 6.5% probability
• Claude Giroux: 5.6% probability
• Tim Stutzle: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 46.4% probability
• Dylan Strome: 23.7% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 23.1% probability
• Conor Sheary: 22.5% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 21.4% probability

Ottawa Senators

• Alex DeBrincat: 37.6% probability
• Brady Tkachuk: 33.5% probability
• Drake Batherson: 33.0% probability
• Claude Giroux: 29.6% probability
• Tim Stutzle: 22.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Capitals vs. Senators on Thursday December 22, 2022.

Capitals vs. Senators 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Senators and Capitals at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators
• Date: Thursday December 22, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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