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Kraken vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Dec 9, 2022

Kraken vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Dec 9, 2022

NHL action continues on Friday at 7:00PM ET as the Seattle Kraken square off with the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Kraken vs. Capitals, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

 

Who will win Kraken vs. Capitals?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Kraken-Capitals NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Capitals a 57% chance of defeating the Kraken.

More: Full Betting Guide for Kraken vs. Capitals

Kraken vs. Capitals Current Odds

  • Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 (+170), Kraken +1.5 (-195)
  • Moneyline: Capitals -145, Kraken +130
  • Total: Over/Under 6 (-115/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are currently -1.5 favorites against the Kraken, with +170 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Kraken (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -195.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -145, which means you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at +130, where you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out all of the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Kraken (+1.5) are a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Kraken vs. Capitals

 

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

While the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Kraken moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Kraken vs. Capitals Betting Guide

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Kraken-Capitals matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Kraken vs. Capitals Player Props

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

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 9.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 44.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

 

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Seattle Kraken

  • Jared McCann: 5.8% probability
  • Andre Burakovsky: 4.6% probability
  • Yanni Gourde: 4.1% probability
  • Matty Beniers: 4.0% probability
  • Jordan Eberle: 3.8% probability

Washington Capitals

  • Alex Ovechkin: 9.7% probability
  • T.J. Oshie: 5.2% probability
  • Dylan Strome: 4.7% probability
  • Conor Sheary: 4.3% probability
  • John Carlson: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Seattle Kraken

  • Jared McCann: 31.5% probability
  • Andre Burakovsky: 26.6% probability
  • Matty Beniers: 22.6% probability
  • Jordan Eberle: 22.2% probability
  • Yanni Gourde: 21.7% probability

Washington Capitals

  • Alex Ovechkin: 44.3% probability
  • T.J. Oshie: 25.2% probability
  • Dylan Strome: 24.7% probability
  • Conor Sheary: 24.5% probability
  • John Carlson: 23.4% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights before Kraken vs. Capitals on Friday December 9, 2022.

 

Kraken vs. Capitals 2022 Game Info

Friday's game between the Capitals and Kraken at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

  • Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Washington Capitals
  • Date: Friday December 9, 2022
  • Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
  • Venue: Capital One Arena

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