Capitals vs Ducks Prediction and NHL Betting Tips - 24 February 2023
Feb 22, 2023, 10:15PM
The Washington Capitals square off with the Anaheim Ducks in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Friday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Capitals vs Ducks, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who will win? Capitals vs Ducks
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Capitals-Ducks NHL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Capitals a 70% chance of winning against the Ducks at Capital One Arena.
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Washington vs Anaheim Latest Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Capital One Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Capitals $1.31, Ducks $3.65
- Line: Capitals -1.5 ($1.77), Ducks +1.5 ($2.10)
- Total (Over/Under 6 Goals): Over $1.80, Under $2.10
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Capitals to win at $1.31. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Ducks to win at $3.65.
The Capitals are 1.5-goal favourites against the Ducks, with odds of $1.77 currrently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Ducks (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.10.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.80, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $2.10.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Capitals vs Ducks Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Ducks at $3.65 with PointsBet (2.5% edge)
- Line: Ducks +1.5 at 2.10 with bet365 (52% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6 at $2.10 with PointsBet (1.1% edge)
Stats Insider's Capitals vs Ducks best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Capitals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Ducks to win is our preferred option due to the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the best odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.10) that are available from PointsBet.
Capitals vs Ducks Best Bets
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Washington vs Anaheim on Friday, including pre-game predictions, prop betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Capitals vs Ducks Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs Ducks? The data is in.
The most likely first goalscorer and most likely anytime goalscorer for both the Capitals and Ducks are listed below.
According to Stats Insider, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is the most likely player to score the first goal in Capitals vs Ducks.
Ovechkin has a 10.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star has a 48.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Capitals First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alex Ovechkin: 10.9% probability
- Tom Wilson: 5.3% probability
- T.J. Oshie: 5.2% probability
- Dylan Strome: 4.7% probability
- Nicklas Backstrom: 4.5% probability
Ducks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Trevor Zegras: 6.5% probability
- Troy Terry: 4.4% probability
- Frank Vatrano: 4.4% probability
- Mason McTavish: 4.4% probability
- Ryan Strome: 3.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alex Ovechkin: 48.8% probability
- T.J. Oshie: 29.2% probability
- Tom Wilson: 29.1% probability
- Dylan Strome: 28.0% probability
- Evgeny Kuznetsov: 24.8% probability
Ducks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Trevor Zegras: 32.4% probability
- Frank Vatrano: 24.5% probability
- Mason McTavish: 23.5% probability
- Troy Terry: 22.4% probability
- Ryan Strome: 19.3% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Washington vs Anaheim match-up at Capital One Arena.
As always, check out our Best Bets for betting tips on every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Capitals vs Ducks NHL 2023
The match-up between the Capitals and Ducks at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Game: Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Friday 24 February 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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