The Capitals will play the Golden Knights on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023. Your timezone's face off time is 10:08 pm EST. 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 Washington Capitals will be taking on the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2023-24 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2023-24 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals currently have a 91.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights head into this game with a 97.67 power ranking.
- Away Washington Capitals - With the NHL season now underway, the Washington Capitals have a 5-2-1 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins. The Washington Capitals now rank 8th for away team losses.
- Home Vegas Golden Knights - The Vegas Golden Knights possess a 8-2-1 record as a home team. That record ranks them 1st in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Washington Capitals rank 23rd (51) for goals scored in the 2023-24 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Vegas Golden Knights, currently rank 5th (78) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Washington Capitals rank 23rd (55) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Vegas Golden Knights have given up 58 goals this season, ranking them 21st in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Washington Capitals have a 2-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Vegas Golden Knights owning a 3-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 12-6-2 record and the Vegas Golden Knights hold a 15-5-4 so far in the 2023-24 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN...WELCOME TO THE ARENA OF HOCKEY ILLUSIONS!...THE 2023-24 NHL SEASON IS NOW UNDERWAY...AND ON THIS SPELLBINDING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, WE BEAR WITNESS TO AN EPIC ENCOUNTER BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS AND THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS...
THE CAPITALS, WITH A 12-6-2 STANDING, STRIVE TO CONQUER THEIR FOES...AS THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS, WITH A 15-5-4 RECORD, SEEK TO DEFEND THEIR GLORY...WITH A 0.600 WIN PERCENTAGE, THE CAPITALS HAVE TALLIED 26...WHILE THEIR RIVALS, THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS, BOAST A 0.625 WIN PERCENTAGE AND 34 POINTS...
BEFORE THIS CONTEST UNFOLDS, WISE WIZARDS SHALL ANALYZE THE ODDS...SEE THIS GAME'S PROP BETS BELOW...WANDER NO FURTHER, FOR YOUR WAGERING DESIRES SHALL BE SATIATED...CONSIDER PLACING A BET AT BETWAY, BETRIVERS, OR BETMGM...
BUT BEWARE, MY FRIENDS, FOR THE POWER OF THE PUCK IS UNPREDICTABLE...AS THE WIZARDS OF WIN OR WOE CLASH UPON THE ICE...ONLY THE BRAVELY INCLINED SHALL GAIN FORTUNE'S FAVOR THIS NIGHT...
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AS THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS AND THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS TAKE CENTER STAGE...A BATTLE OF MIGHT AND MAGIC SHALL ENSUE...FOR THIS IS A MOMENTOUS MATCHUP, ONE THAT SHALL ECHO THROUGHOUT THE REALMS OF HOCKEY...
BEHOLD, THE STARS ALIGN AND THE PUCK DROPS...MAY THE WIZARDS OF FATE GUIDE YOU TO RICHES...OR MAY THE SPELLS OF CHANCE LEAD YOU ASTRAY...ONLY TIME SHALL REVEAL THE TRUTH...
Best Capitals at Golden Knights Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Vegas Golden Knights are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Capitals are the +160 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 5.5 -122 goals at BetRivers, which means you risk $122 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Vegas Golden Knights are -1.5 +125 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Capitals are +1.5 -152 puck line underdogs at BetRivers.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Capitals
Golden Knights
12/02/23 10:08pm EST | +155-190 |
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $155 at +155 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 39.22%.
- Vegas Golden Knights bettors risk $100 to win $52.63 at -190 odds. The implied probability for Vegas Golden Knights is 65.52%.
Washington Capitals at Vegas Golden Knights Prop Bets
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Capitals
Golden Knights
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/02/23 10:08pm EST | Yes -155No +115Bet |
Golden Knights
Total Goals
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1053.5 u -135Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1102.5 u -125Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1650.5 u +125Bet |
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Alex Pietrangelo
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1050.5 u -125Bet |
Chandler Stephenson
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1350.5 u +100Bet |
Dylan Strome
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1050.5 u -140Bet |
Evgeny Kuznetsov
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1150.5 u -115Bet |
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Ivan Barbashev
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1200.5 u -160Bet |
Jack Eichel
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o -2500.5 u +180Bet |
John Carlson
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1250.5 u -105Bet |
Jonathan Marchessault
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1550.5 u +115Bet |
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Mark Stone
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1850.5 u +135Bet |
Nicolas Roy
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1150.5 u -155Bet |
Tom Wilson
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1050.5 u -130Bet |
William Karlsson
Points Scored
WSH at VGK 12/02/23 10:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1650.5 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 - Vegas Golden Knights | 82 | 45 | 29 | 8 | 0.549 | 98 | 41 | 267 | 245 | +22.0 | 27-12-2 | 18-17-6 | 4-2 | 6-4-0 | L1 |
| 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 |
Washington Capitals & Vegas Golden Knights 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 | +20000 Bet | +20000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Golden Knights | +1000 Bet | +1000 Bet |
Washington Capitals & Vegas Golden Knights 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:
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How to Bet on the Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights 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 Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at 10:08 pm EST, 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 Vegas Golden Knights Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights 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.