Oilers vs Capitals Prediction and NHL Tips - 14 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 14, 2024, 2:21AM | Published: Mar 12, 2024, 6:16PM
The Edmonton Oilers will take on the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Rogers Place on Thursday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Oilers vs Capitals game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Oilers vs Capitals
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Edmonton-Washington NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Oilers a 68% chance of defeating the Capitals at Rogers Place.
More: Oilers vs Capitals Match Centre
Oilers vs Capitals: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at Rogers Place are shown below:
- Head to Head: Oilers $1.33, Capitals $3.95
- Line: Oilers -1.5 ($1.89), Capitals +1.5 ($2.05)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.00, Under $1.92
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 Oilers at $1.33 and the Capitals at $3.95.
The Oilers are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Capitals, with odds of $1.89 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.05.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.92.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Oilers vs Capitals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Washington at $3.95 with Betfair (6.5% edge) 🔥
- Line: Capitals +1.5 at $2.05 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.92 with Betfair (51% probability)
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Our Oilers vs Capitals betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Capitals to win is our recommended option because of the 6.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Oilers vs Capitals: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Edmonton vs Washington on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Oilers vs Capitals: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs Capitals? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is the most likely player to score the first goal in Oilers vs Capitals.
Draisaitl has an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star has a 41.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Leon Draisaitl: 8.6% probability
- Connor McDavid: 7.5% probability
- Zach Hyman: 7.0% probability
- Evander Kane: 4.4% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.3% probability
Capitals First Goal Scorer Tips
- T.J. Oshie: 5.0% probability
- Hendrix Lapierre: 4.8% probability
- Max Pacioretty: 4.7% probability
- Alex Ovechkin: 4.2% probability
- Dylan Strome: 3.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 42.0% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 41.2% probability
- Zach Hyman: 36.7% probability
- Evander Kane: 25.0% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 24.6% probability
Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Hendrix Lapierre: 29.1% probability
- Max Pacioretty: 25.5% probability
- Alex Ovechkin: 24.9% probability
- T.J. Oshie: 24.7% probability
- Dylan Strome: 21.6% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Edmonton vs Washington match-up at Rogers Place.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Oilers vs Capitals: Preview
The match-up between the Oilers and Capitals at Rogers Place is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals
- Date: Thursday 14 March 2024
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Rogers Place
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Edmonton vs Washington predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced 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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