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Capitals vs. Flyers prediction: Why Philadelphia is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [2/3/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers predictions for NHL Tuesday.
NHL action continues on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET as the Washington Capitals lock horns with the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Flyers a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Capitals.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's Capitals vs. Flyers matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Caps vs. Flyers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Capitals and Flyers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Flyers a 51% chance of beating the Capitals.
According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Capitals vs. Flyers odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Capitals | Flyers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-225) | -1.5 (+190) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | o6 (-130) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Capitals vs. Flyers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Capitals +1.5 | -225 |
| Moneyline | Capitals | +110 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Capitals to win.
Capitals vs. Flyers player props
Who will score a goal in Capitals vs. Flyers?
According to our model, Travis Konecny is most likely to score an anytime goal in Capitals vs. Flyers.
Our projections give Konecny a 35.0% chance of scoring a goal at Xfinity Mobile Arena, while the star is a 6.8% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas | 31.4% |
| Alex Ovechkin | 31.0% |
| Dylan Strome | 30.3% |
| Tom Wilson | 28.1% |
| Jakob Chychrun | 23.9% |
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 35.0% |
| Owen Tippett | 26.8% |
| Trevor Zegras | 24.6% |
| Matvei Michkov | 22.9% |
| Bobby Brink | 22.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 6.4% |
| Aliaksei Protas | 5.6% |
| Tom Wilson | 5.5% |
| Dylan Strome | 5.4% |
| Jakob Chychrun | 4.4% |
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 6.8% |
| Trevor Zegras | 5.0% |
| Owen Tippett | 4.8% |
| Bobby Brink | 4.3% |
| Matvei Michkov | 4.1% |
Caps vs. Flyers game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Flyers and Capitals at Xfinity Mobile Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Flyers, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Capitals on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Capitals vs. Flyers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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