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Kraken vs. Capitals prediction: Why Washington is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [10/21/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Seattle Kraken vs Washington Capitals predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Washington Capitals and Seattle Kraken will meet in the NHL at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.
For further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Kraken vs. Capitals predictions page.
Kraken vs. Caps prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Kraken and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Capitals a 64% chance of defeating the Kraken.
According to our model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Kraken vs. Capitals odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kraken | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +225 | -275 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Kraken vs. Capitals picks and best bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Kraken vs. Capitals matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Kraken vs. Capitals player props
Who will score an anytime goal in Kraken vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Washington's Aliaksei Protas is most likely to score the first goal in Kraken vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Protas a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 35.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Seattle Kraken
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | 5.0% |
| Shane Wright | 4.7% |
| Mason Marchment | 4.6% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas | 7.6% |
| Alex Ovechkin | 7.4% |
| Dylan Strome | 6.5% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Seattle Kraken
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | 26.8% |
| Mason Marchment | 25.5% |
| Shane Wright | 25.1% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas | 35.8% |
| Alex Ovechkin | 35.7% |
| Tom Wilson | 32.2% |
Kraken vs. Caps game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday'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: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
Dimers' full preview of Tuesday's Kraken vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Kraken vs. Caps picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Kraken on Tuesday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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