Capitals vs. Wild Predictions and Odds - Jan 8, 2022

NHL action continues on Saturday at 8:00PM EST as the Washington Capitals take on the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.

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

Who will win Capitals vs. Wild?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Capitals-Wild NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 51% chance of winning against the Wild.

MORE: Full Betting Guide for Capitals vs. Wild

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Wild are +1.5 underdogs versus the Capitals, with -233 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the favored Capitals (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at +198.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at +104, which means you can bet $100 to profit $104, earning a total payout of $204, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -120, where you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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 Wild (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Wild

• Puck Line: Wild +1.5 at -233 with Caesars Sportsbook (69% probability)
• Moneyline: Wild Win at +104 with FanDuel Sportsbook (0.2% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 at -105 with BetMGM (52% probability)

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Wild moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Capitals vs. Wild Probabilities

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

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Capitals vs. Wild on Saturday January 8, 2022.

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Capitals vs. Wild 2022 Game Info

When do the Wild play the Capitals?

• Date: Saturday January 8, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM EST / 5:00PM PST
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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