Predators vs Capitals Prediction and NHL Tips - 17 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 17, 2023, 1:09AM | Published: Dec 16, 2023, 6:09PM
The Nashville Predators will face the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Predators vs Capitals game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Predators vs Capitals
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Nashville-Washington NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Predators a 55% chance of winning against the Capitals at Bridgestone Arena.
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Predators vs Capitals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Bridgestone Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Predators $1.79, Capitals $2.22
- Line: Predators -1.5 ($2.98), Capitals +1.5 ($1.49)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.16, Under $1.83
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Predators at $1.79 and the Capitals at $2.22.
The Predators are 1.5-goal favourites against the Capitals, with odds of $2.98 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.49.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.16, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $1.83.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 58% chance of staying Under.
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Predators vs Capitals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Nashville at $1.79 with Betfair (55% probability)
- Line: Predators -1.5 at $2.98 with Betfair
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.83 with PointsBet (58% probability)
Our Predators vs Capitals betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Capitals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Predators -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Predators vs Capitals: Prediction
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Predators vs Capitals: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Predators vs Capitals? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is the most likely player to score the first goal in Predators vs Capitals.
Forsberg has an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Predators star has a 42.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Predators First Goal Scorer Tips
- Filip Forsberg: 8.3% probability
- Ryan O'Reilly: 5.8% probability
- Roman Josi: 4.5% probability
- Thomas Novak: 3.9% probability
- Gustav Nyquist: 3.7% probability
Capitals First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alex Ovechkin: 6.8% probability
- Tom Wilson: 5.1% probability
- Dylan Strome: 4.9% probability
- Anthony Mantha: 4.2% probability
- T.J. Oshie: 3.9% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Predators Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Filip Forsberg: 42.3% probability
- Ryan O'Reilly: 29.8% probability
- Roman Josi: 24.0% probability
- Thomas Novak: 20.2% probability
- Gustav Nyquist: 20.1% probability
Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alex Ovechkin: 32.2% probability
- Tom Wilson: 28.5% probability
- Dylan Strome: 28.4% probability
- Nic Dowd: 21.6% probability
- Joe Snively: 21.5% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Nashville vs Washington game at Bridgestone Arena.
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Predators vs Capitals: Preview
The game between the Predators and Capitals at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals
- Date: Sunday 17 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Nashville vs Washington predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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