Panthers vs. Capitals Prediction and Odds - Feb 16, 2023

The Washington Capitals take on the Florida Panthers in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Panthers vs. Capitals, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Panthers vs. Capitals?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Panthers-Capitals NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Panthers and Capitals a 50% chance of winning the game.

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Panthers vs. Capitals Current Odds

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 (-240), Panthers -1.5 (+200)
• Moneyline: Capitals +105, Panthers -120
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Capitals are +1.5 underdogs versus the Panthers, with -240 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Panthers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at +200.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +105. That means you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers 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 sits at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) are a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Panthers vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 @ -240 via DraftKings Sportsbook (70% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Panthers vs. Capitals Betting Guide

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Panthers vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Capitals? The data is in.

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

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According to DimersBOT, Florida's Matthew Tkachuk is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Capitals.

DimersBOT gives Tkachuk an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Panthers star is a 39.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 8.2% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.6% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 5.3% probability
• Eric Staal: 5.2% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 5.0% probability

Washington Capitals

• Joe Snively: 5.3% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.9% probability
• Dylan Strome: 4.5% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 4.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 39.4% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 31.4% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 30.3% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 28.5% probability
• Eric Staal: 28.4% probability

Washington Capitals

• Joe Snively: 29.5% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 26.1% probability
• Dylan Strome: 24.3% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 23.5% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 23.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Panthers vs. Capitals on Thursday February 16, 2023.

Panthers vs. Capitals 2023 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Capitals and Panthers at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Thursday February 16, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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