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Odds for Minnesota Wild vs Washington Capitals

Updated:Oct 17, 2025 3:08 AM EDT

On Friday, October 17, 2025, the Minnesota Wild face the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Tune in to ESPN+, MNMT, FDSN and FDSWI as this NHL matchup promises high-paced action. Our detailed betting lines showcase every angle for this NHL showdown.

The current moneyline odds have the Wild at +105 and the Capitals at -125, compared with opening lines of +100 and -120 respectively, signaling growing confidence in Washington. The puck line opened at +1½ -240 for Minnesota and -1½ +200 for Washington; now it's +1½ -250 and -1½ +205. The total opened at o5½ -130 and has moved to o5½ -125. These movements reveal where sharp money sits and highlight potential value in fading heavy bets or riding trends.

Our best bet leans toward the puck line play on the Capitals. Washington’s home-ice edge at Capital One Arena and recent road struggles by Minnesota suggest backing the favorite. Sharp action early pushed the line to -1½ +205, reflecting strong conviction. Such insights help bettors spot opportunities and make informed decisions.

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Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. FRI 10/177:00 PM Minnesota 2-2 0% +106BetRivers
Washington 3-1 100% -125Caesars
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