Panthers vs Capitals Prediction and NHL Tips - 9 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 8, 2024, 5:00PM | Published: Feb 8, 2024, 4:01AM
The Florida Panthers will take on the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Friday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Panthers vs Capitals game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Panthers vs Capitals
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Florida-Washington NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 66% chance of defeating the Capitals at Amerant Bank Arena.
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Panthers vs Capitals: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Amerant Bank Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Panthers $1.40, Capitals $3.40
- Line: Panthers -1.5 ($2.00), Capitals +1.5 ($1.92)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.74, Under $2.20
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 Panthers at $1.40 and the Capitals at $3.40.
The Panthers are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Capitals, with odds of $2.00 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.92.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.74 and odds for the Under at $2.20.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 55% chance of going Over.
The best site for placing bets on the Panthers vs Capitals game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Panthers vs Capitals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $3.40 with Betfair (4.5% edge) 🔥
- Line: Capitals +1.5 at $1.92 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
- Total Goals: Under 5.5 at $2.20 with Betfair
These Panthers vs Capitals betting tips are based on complex modelling and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Panthers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Capitals to win is our recommended option because of the 4.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 5.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.20) that are available from Betfair.
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Panthers vs Capitals: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Florida vs Washington on Friday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Panthers vs Capitals: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Panthers vs Capitals? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Florida's Sam Reinhart is the most likely player to score the first goal in Panthers vs Capitals.
Reinhart has an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star has a 41.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Panthers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sam Reinhart: 8.8% probability
- Carter Verhaeghe: 7.7% probability
- Matthew Tkachuk: 6.3% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 5.1% probability
- Sam Bennett: 4.5% probability
Capitals First Goal Scorer Tips
- T.J. Oshie: 6.0% probability
- Dylan Strome: 5.8% probability
- Max Pacioretty: 4.9% probability
- Tom Wilson: 4.3% probability
- Alex Ovechkin: 4.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Panthers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Sam Reinhart: 41.9% probability
- Carter Verhaeghe: 37.5% probability
- Matthew Tkachuk: 32.9% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 28.7% probability
- Sam Bennett: 23.6% probability
Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- T.J. Oshie: 31.9% probability
- Dylan Strome: 28.6% probability
- Max Pacioretty: 25.8% probability
- Alex Ovechkin: 22.9% probability
- Tom Wilson: 22.6% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Florida vs Washington game at Amerant Bank Arena.
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Panthers vs Capitals: Preview
The game between the Panthers and Capitals at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals
- Date: Friday 9 February 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Florida vs Washington predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced 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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