Wild vs Capitals Prediction and NHL Tips - 24 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 24, 2024, 1:12AM | Published: Jan 22, 2024, 11:16PM
The Minnesota Wild will play the Washington Capitals in NHL action at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Wild vs Capitals game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Wild vs Capitals
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Minnesota-Washington NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Wild a 59% chance of winning against the Capitals at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Capitals: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Xcel Energy Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Wild $1.64, Capitals $2.52
- Line: Wild -1.5 ($2.65), Capitals +1.5 ($1.57)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.85, Under $2.12
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 Wild at $1.64 and the Capitals at $2.52.
The Wild are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Capitals, with odds of $2.65 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.57.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.85 and odds for the Under at $2.12.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going Over.
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Wild vs Capitals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $2.52 with Betfair (1.3% edge)
- Line: Capitals +1.5 at $1.57 with Betfair (63% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 5.5 at $2.12 with Betfair (0.1% edge)
Today's Wild vs Capitals predictions are based on market-leading simulations and betting experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Wild have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Capitals to win is our preferred option because of the 1.3% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal 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 because of the better odds ($2.12) that are available from Betfair.
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Wild vs Capitals: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Minnesota vs Washington on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live updates.
Wild vs Capitals: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Wild vs Capitals? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is the most likely player to score the first goal in Wild vs Capitals.
Kaprizov has a 9.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star has a 44.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Wild First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 9.7% probability
- Matt Boldy: 8.5% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 6.3% probability
- Joel Ek: 6.3% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 5.0% probability
Capitals First Goal Scorer Tips
- Max Pacioretty: 5.9% probability
- T.J. Oshie: 5.5% probability
- Dylan Strome: 4.5% probability
- Tom Wilson: 4.2% probability
- Anthony Mantha: 3.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Wild Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 44.7% probability
- Matt Boldy: 40.4% probability
- Joel Ek: 31.2% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 29.9% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 26.8% probability
Capitals Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Max Pacioretty: 29.2% probability
- T.J. Oshie: 28.7% probability
- Tom Wilson: 23.7% probability
- Dylan Strome: 23.5% probability
- Anthony Mantha: 20.0% probability
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Minnesota vs Washington game at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Capitals: Preview
The match-up between the Wild and Capitals at Xcel Energy Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals
- Date: Wednesday 24 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Minnesota vs Washington 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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