Kraken vs. Capitals Predictions and Odds - Mar 5, 2022

The Washington Capitals take on the Seattle Kraken in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM EST.

Dimers' free betting picks for Kraken vs. Capitals, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Kraken vs. Capitals?

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

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 65% chance of defeating the Kraken.

MORE: Full Betting Analysis for Kraken vs. Capitals

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are -1.5 favorites against the Kraken, with +115 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 offer at -125.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -230. That means you can risk $230 to win $100, for a total payout of $330, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at +198, where you can bet $100 to profit $198, earning a total payout of $298, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

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 Kraken (+1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Kraken vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Kraken +1.5 at -125 with DraftKings Sportsbook (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Kraken at +198 with FanDuel Sportsbook (1.4% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 at -120 with BetMGM (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering 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 because of the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Kraken vs. Capitals Probabilities

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

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

Kraken vs. Capitals Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Ovechkin a 9.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 45.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 5.1% probability
• Calle Jarnkrok: 3.7% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 3.7% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 3.5% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 3.5% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 9.9% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 6.6% probability
• Tom Wilson: 5.4% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 5.2% probability
• Conor Sheary: 4.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 27.1% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 21.2% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 20.4% probability
• Calle Jarnkrok: 19.4% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 19.4% probability

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 45.3% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 31.9% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 28.5% probability
• Tom Wilson: 28.2% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 23.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Kraken vs. Capitals on Saturday March 5, 2022.

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Kraken vs. Capitals 2022 Game Info

When do the Capitals play the Kraken?

• Date: Saturday March 5, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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