Penguins vs. Capitals Predictions and Odds - Dec 10, 2021

The Washington Capitals take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Friday, commencing at 7:00 PM EST.

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

Who will win Penguins vs. Capitals?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Penguins-Capitals NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Capitals a 56% chance of beating the Penguins.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

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

For the underdog Penguins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at -200.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at -140. That means you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at +125, where you can put down $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at -118.

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 Penguins (+1.5) are a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Penguins vs. Capitals

• Puck Line: Capitals -1.5 at +170 with BetMGM
• Moneyline: Penguins Win at +125 with FanDuel Sportsbook
• Over/Under: Over 6 at +100 with DraftKings Sportsbook

Although the Penguins are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Capitals -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Capitals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Penguins moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+100) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Penguins vs. Capitals Betting Guide

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Penguins-Capitals matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before Penguins vs. Capitals on Friday December 10, 2021.

Penguins vs. Capitals 2021 Game Info

When do the Capitals play the Penguins?

• Date: Friday December 10, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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