Capitals vs. Senators Prediction and Odds - October 18, 2023

The Ottawa Senators and Washington Capitals are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Wednesday's Capitals vs. Senators game, plus the latest odds and our full game preview, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Capitals vs. Senators

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Capitals-Senators NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Senators a 58% chance of defeating the Capitals.

More: Capitals vs. Senators Simulated 10K Times

Capitals vs. Senators Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Senators -1.5 (+140), Capitals +1.5 (-160)
• Moneyline: Senators -175, Capitals +146
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-120/+105)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Senators are currently -1.5 favorites against the Capitals, with +140 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -160.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at -175. That means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +146, where you can bet $100 to profit $146, earning a total payout of $246, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 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, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Capitals vs. Senators

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -160 via BetMGM (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals @ +146 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.2% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via PointsBet (51% probability)

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

While the Senators are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Capitals moneyline is the best option due to the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Capitals vs. Senators Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Capitals vs. Senators game, including pregame predictions, the best picks, and live win probabilities.

Capitals vs. Senators Player Props

Who will score an anytime 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, Ottawa's Tim Stutzle is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Senators.

DimersBOT gives Stutzle a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Senators star is a 40.0% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 6.9% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.6% probability
• Matthew Phillips: 4.0% probability
• Tom Wilson: 3.9% probability
• John Carlson: 3.9% probability

Ottawa Senators

• Tim Stutzle: 7.6% probability
• Brady Tkachuk: 6.7% probability
• Claude Giroux: 6.2% probability
• Josh Norris: 5.6% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 4.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 35.8% probability
• Matthew Phillips: 23.9% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 23.7% probability
• Tom Wilson: 22.5% probability
• Dylan Strome: 22.2% probability

Ottawa Senators

• Tim Stutzle: 40.0% probability
• Brady Tkachuk: 34.7% probability
• Claude Giroux: 32.2% probability
• Josh Norris: 29.4% probability
• Vladimir Tarasenko: 26.4% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Capitals vs. Senators on Wednesday October 18, 2023.

Capitals vs. Senators Preview

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

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators
• Date: Wednesday October 18, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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Conclusion

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