Capitals vs Stars Prediction and NHL Tips - 8 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 8, 2023, 1:09AM | Published: Dec 6, 2023, 10:21PM
The Washington Capitals will face the Dallas Stars in NHL action at Capital One Arena on Friday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Capitals vs Stars game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Capitals vs Stars
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Washington-Dallas NHL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Stars a 57% chance of winning against the Capitals at Capital One Arena.
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Capitals vs Stars: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Capital One Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Capitals $2.25, Stars $1.69
- Line: Capitals +1.5 ($1.48), Stars -1.5 ($2.75)
- Total (Over/Under 6 Goals): Over $1.95, Under $1.87
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Capitals at $2.25 and the Stars at $1.69.
The Capitals are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Stars, with odds of $1.48 currently on offer at bet365.
For the favourite Stars (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $2.75.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $1.87.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Capitals vs Stars: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.25 with bet365
- Line: Stars -1.5 at $2.75 with PointsBet
- Total Goals: Over 6 at $1.95 with bet365
These Capitals vs Stars betting tips are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Stars have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Capitals to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Even though the Capitals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Stars -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.95) that are available from bet365.
Capitals vs Stars: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Washington vs Dallas on Friday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live updates.
Capitals vs Stars: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Capitals vs Stars? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is the most likely player to score the first goal in Capitals vs Stars.
Ovechkin has a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star has a 34.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Capitals First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alex Ovechkin: 7.2% probability
- Tom Wilson: 4.7% probability
- Dylan Strome: 4.7% probability
- Nic Dowd: 3.9% probability
- John Carlson: 3.8% probability
Stars First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jason Robertson: 6.9% probability
- Roope Hintz: 6.5% probability
- Wyatt Johnston: 6.0% probability
- Matt Duchene: 4.8% probability
- Joe Pavelski: 4.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alex Ovechkin: 34.3% probability
- Tom Wilson: 27.1% probability
- Dylan Strome: 26.3% probability
- Nic Dowd: 20.9% probability
- Anthony Mantha: 20.1% probability
Stars Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jason Robertson: 32.9% probability
- Roope Hintz: 29.9% probability
- Wyatt Johnston: 28.5% probability
- Joe Pavelski: 24.9% probability
- Matt Duchene: 22.6% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Washington vs Dallas match-up at Capital One Arena.
As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Capitals vs Stars: Preview
The match-up between the Capitals and Stars at Capital One Arena is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars
- Date: Friday 8 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Washington vs Dallas predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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