The Capitals will play the Senators on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023-24 NHL regular season has begun for the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators. Let's look back at some stats from 2022-23 to analyze what might happen in this matchup and establish each team's baseline for the upcoming regular season.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals had a 86.00 power ranking in the 2022-23 NHL regular season. The power ranking for the Ottawa Senators in the 2022-23 regular season was 87.00.
- Away Washington Capitals - At the end of the 2022-23 NHL regular season, the Washington Capitals had a 17-21-3 record as an away team, ranking them 13th in the regular season for away team wins.
- Home Ottawa Senators - The Ottawa Senators finished the 2022-23 regular season with a 24-14-3 record as a home team. They ranked 6th for home team wins in the regular season standings.
- Goals Scored - Looking at the number of goals each team scored in the 2022-23 regular season, the Washington Capitals ranked 19th (255), with the Ottawa Senators ending up 17th (261).
- Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team in the 2022-23 regular season, the Washington Capitals finished 13th (265), with the Ottawa Senators ranked 12th (271).
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals had a 35-37-10 regular season record, with the Ottawa Senators finishing with a 39-35-8 regular season standing last season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the magical world of ice hockey... where the action is on the ice and spells are cast with skill. As the 2023-24 NHL season has just begun, the Washington Capitals are ready to battle against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday, October 18th.
Last season, the Capitals had a 35-37-10 standing... but this year is a fresh beginning for them to soar. Meanwhile, the Senators ended the 2022-23 regular season with a 39-35-8 record. Both teams will be hungry for victory in this early game clash.
Now, let's review this game's odds from our partner sportsbooks... Will the Capitals rise or will the Senators conquer their home ice? Place your bets and let the magic unfold!
But wait, there's more enchantment to be found... Take a look at the prop bets available below. Will the game's first goal be a wizardry wrist shot... or a miraculous one-timer? Will there be a penalty shootout that leaves fans spellbound? The possibilities are endless in this captivating matchup.
So, join us on Wednesday, October 18th as the Washington Capitals face off against the Ottawa Senators. Brace yourselves for a thrilling battle of magic and skill on the ice. Let the puck fly and the spells ignite!
Best Capitals at Senators Odds
| Underdog Washington Capitals | Favorite Ottawa Senators |
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| Underdog Washington Capitals | Favorite Ottawa Senators |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Ottawa Senators are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Capitals are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetRivers, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Ottawa Senators are -1.5 +135 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Capitals are +1.5 -160 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Capitals
Senators
10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | +145-175 |
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $145 at +145 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 40.82%.
- Ottawa Senators bettors risk $100 to win $57.14 at -175 odds. The implied probability for Ottawa Senators is 63.64%.
Washington Capitals at Ottawa Senators Prop Bets
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Capitals
Senators
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | Yes -225No +160Bet |
Senators
Total Goals
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 3.5 o -1353.5 u -105Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 3 o +1053 u -145Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1850.5 u +135Bet |
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Brady Tkachuk
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -2100.5 u +160Bet |
Claude Giroux
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1750.5 u +135Bet |
Drake Batherson
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1500.5 u +110Bet |
Dylan Strome
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1100.5 u -120Bet |
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Evgeny Kuznetsov
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1050.5 u -140Bet |
Jake Sanderson
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1100.5 u -145Bet |
Jakob Chychrun
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1050.5 u -140Bet |
John Carlson
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1200.5 u -110Bet |
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Josh Norris
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1100.5 u -120Bet |
Nicklas Backstrom
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1050.5 u -125Bet |
Rasmus Sandin
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1650.5 u -225Bet |
Ridley Greig
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1200.5 u -155Bet |
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Thomas Chabot
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1100.5 u -120Bet |
Tim Stutzle
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 1.5 o +1501.5 u -210Bet |
TJ Oshie
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1100.5 u -150Bet |
Tom Wilson
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -130Bet |
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Vladimir Tarasenko
Points Scored
WSH at OTT 10/18/23 7:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1100.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Washington Capitals | 82 | 40 | 31 | 11 | 0.488 | 91 | 36 | 220 | 257 | -37.0 | 22-12-7 | 18-19-4 | 4-5 | 4-4-2 | W3 |
| Ottawa Senators | 82 | 37 | 41 | 4 | 0.451 | 78 | 32 | 255 | 281 | -26.0 | 21-18-2 | 16-23-2 | 5-0 | 5-5-0 | W1 |
Washington Capitals & Ottawa Senators Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Capitals | +12500 Bet | +7500 Bet |
No Stanley Cup TM Ottawa Senators YR: futures available
Washington Capitals & Ottawa Senators Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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