Capitals vs Blues Prediction and NHL Tips - 19 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 19, 2024, 12:06AM | Published: Jan 18, 2024, 1:03PM

The Washington Capitals will take on the St. Louis Blues in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Friday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Capitals vs Blues game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Capitals vs Blues

Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Washington-St. Louis NHL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Capitals a 51% chance of winning against the Blues at Capital One Arena.

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Capitals vs Blues: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Capital One Arena are shown here:

Head to Head: Capitals $1.92, Blues $2.06
Line: Capitals -1.5 ($3.45), Blues +1.5 ($1.38)
Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.81, Under $2.14

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Capitals at $1.92 and the Blues at $2.06.

The Capitals are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Blues, with odds of $3.45 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Blues (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.38.

The Over/Under for Capitals vs Blues sits at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.81 and odds for the Under at $2.14.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of going Over.

The best site for placing bets on the Capitals vs Blues game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Capitals vs Blues: Betting Tips

Head to Head: St. Louis at $2.06 with Betfair (0.1% edge)
Line: Capitals -1.5 at $3.45 with Betfair (1.2% edge)
Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $1.81 with Betfair (55% probability)

Today's Capitals vs Blues betting tips are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice every time.

And while the Capitals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blues to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Although the Blues are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Capitals -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.

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Capitals vs Blues: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Washington vs St. Louis on Friday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Capitals vs Blues: Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Capitals vs Blues? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Washington's Max Pacioretty is the most likely player to score the first goal in Capitals vs Blues.

Pacioretty has a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star has a 37.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Capitals First Goal Scorer Tips

Max Pacioretty: 7.8% probability
Dylan Strome: 5.7% probability
T.J. Oshie: 5.7% probability
Anthony Mantha: 5.0% probability
Tom Wilson: 5.0% probability

Blues First Goal Scorer Tips

Jordan Kyrou: 6.9% probability
Pavel Buchnevich: 6.2% probability
Jake Neighbours: 5.3% probability
Robert Thomas: 5.3% probability
Brandon Saad: 4.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Max Pacioretty: 37.5% probability
T.J. Oshie: 30.0% probability
Tom Wilson: 29.6% probability
Dylan Strome: 28.5% probability
Anthony Mantha: 26.4% probability

Blues Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Jordan Kyrou: 35.3% probability
Pavel Buchnevich: 32.5% probability
Jake Neighbours: 27.6% probability
Robert Thomas: 27.6% probability
Brandon Saad: 26.4% probability

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Washington vs St. Louis match-up at Capital One Arena.

As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Capitals vs Blues: Preview

The match-up between the Capitals and Blues at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.

Teams: Washington Capitals vs St. Louis Blues
Date: Friday 19 January 2024
Time: 11:00am AEDT
Venue: Capital One Arena

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Washington vs St. Louis predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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