Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/20/2024]

The St. Louis Blues will take on the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Enterprise Center on Saturday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Saturday's Capitals vs. Blues matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Capitals vs. Blues Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Capitals and Blues 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Blues a 54% chance of defeating the Capitals.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of going over.

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Capitals vs. Blues Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Capitals	Blues
Puck Line	+1.5 (-250)	-1.5 (+210)
Moneyline	+105	-120
Total	o6 (+105)	u6 (-120)

• The Blues are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Capitals, with +210 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -250.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blues at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100 for a total payout of $220 if they get the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +105, where you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 6 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Capitals vs. Blues Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blues -1.5	+210
Moneyline	Blues	-120
Total	Over 6	+105

Even though the Capitals are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Blues -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

Our NHL best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Capitals vs. Blues Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Blues?

According to our model, St. Louis' Jordan Kyrou is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Blues.

Our projections give Kyrou a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Enterprise Center, while the Blues star is a 36.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
T.J. Oshie	6.3%
Max Pacioretty	5.7%
Tom Wilson	4.9%
Dylan Strome	4.0%
Anthony Mantha	4.0%

St. Louis Blues

Player	First Goal Probability
Jordan Kyrou	7.6%
Pavel Buchnevich	6.1%
Jake Neighbours	5.4%
Robert Thomas	5.3%
Brandon Saad	4.5%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	31.7%
T.J. Oshie	30.9%
Tom Wilson	26.3%
Dylan Strome	23.2%
Anthony Mantha	22.9%

St. Louis Blues

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jordan Kyrou	36.3%
Pavel Buchnevich	33.3%
Robert Thomas	28.2%
Jake Neighbours	27.8%
Brandon Saad	27.2%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Capitals vs. Blues on Saturday January 20, 2024.

Caps vs. Blues Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Blues and Capitals at Enterprise Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues
• Date: Saturday January 20, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Enterprise Center

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Saturday's Capitals vs. Blues clash, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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