Capitals vs Flyers Prediction and NHL Tips - 2 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 1, 2024, 8:21PM | Published: Feb 29, 2024, 8:34PM
The Washington Capitals will take on the Philadelphia Flyers in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Saturday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Capitals vs Flyers game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Capitals vs Flyers
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Washington-Philadelphia NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Flyers a 52% chance of beating the Capitals at Capital One Arena.
More: Capitals vs Flyers Simulated 10,000 Times
Capitals vs Flyers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NHL game at Capital One Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Capitals $2.26, Flyers $1.75
- Line: Capitals +1.5 ($1.45), Flyers -1.5 ($3.04)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.82, 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 $2.26 and the Flyers at $1.75.
The Capitals are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Flyers, with odds of $1.45 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Flyers (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $3.04.
The Over/Under for Capitals vs Flyers is set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.82 and odds for the Under at $2.14.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going Over.
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Capitals vs Flyers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.26 with Betfair (3.5% edge)
- Line: Capitals +1.5 at $1.45 with Betfair (71% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 5.5 at $2.14 with Betfair
While the Flyers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Capitals to win is our preferred option because of the 3.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 5.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.14) that are available from Betfair.
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Capitals vs Flyers: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Washington vs Philadelphia on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Capitals vs Flyers: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Capitals vs Flyers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Philadelphia's Owen Tippett is the most likely player to score the first goal in Capitals vs Flyers.
Tippett has an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Flyers star has a 39.1% chance of registering 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
- Dylan Strome: 6.2% probability
- Alex Ovechkin: 5.7% probability
- Tom Wilson: 5.6% probability
- Max Pacioretty: 5.1% probability
- John Carlson: 4.6% probability
Flyers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Owen Tippett: 8.4% probability
- Tyson Foerster: 6.1% probability
- Joel Farabee: 4.5% probability
- Scott Laughton: 4.2% probability
- Morgan Frost: 3.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Dylan Strome: 31.5% probability
- Alex Ovechkin: 29.0% probability
- Max Pacioretty: 27.4% probability
- Tom Wilson: 27.4% probability
- John Carlson: 23.0% probability
Flyers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Owen Tippett: 39.1% probability
- Tyson Foerster: 27.7% probability
- Joel Farabee: 22.9% probability
- Scott Laughton: 20.7% probability
- Morgan Frost: 19.8% probability
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Washington vs Philadelphia game at Capital One Arena.
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Capitals vs Flyers: Preview
The match-up between the Capitals and Flyers at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Washington Capitals vs Philadelphia Flyers
- Date: Saturday 2 March 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 Philadelphia predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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