Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Preview
Betting on today’s Capitals and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+.
The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Hurricanes are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Capitals. Check out BetCoco for Carolina Hurricanes – Washington Capitals odds
Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Capitals and Hurricanes did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Capitals have a record of 2-1. The Capitals also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 7 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Capitals have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- Across their five previous home games, Carolina has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Hurricanes have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Washington has a poor record vs the puck line going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction
On the road this season, the Capitals have gone 16-17-4, and they have lost their last two games away from home. In the Eastern Conference, Washington is in 9th place and 5th in the Metropolitan Division. Their overall record is 36-29-10, and they have lost three straight games.
As the underdog, the Capitals have gone 22-26-8 on the year, and they have lost two straight games when they are the underdog. In the last ten games, Washington has gone 5-5, and over their last five games, they have a record of 1-4. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Capitals have gone 21-22 this season.
When looking at their offense, the Capitals have an average of 2.7 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 28th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 30th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Capitals offense is 20th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 32nd in the NHL.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper gets the start and has made 29 starts this season. His record at this point is 13-13, and his save percentage is 0.661%.
At home this season, the Hurricanes have been excellent, going 25-10-4. In the Metropolitan Division, Carolina is in 2nd place with a record of 14-9. In the Eastern Conference, the Hurricanes are 3rd with 101 points and a record of 47-22-7. Over their last ten games, Carolina has gone 7-3, and they are 3-2 in their last five games.
As the favorite this season, the Hurricanes have gone 44-18-7, and they have been favored in 69 of their 76 games. Against other teams in the East, Carolina has gone 32-14. In their last three games, the Hurricanes are 2-1.
Offensively, the Hurricanes come into the game at 3.3 goals per contest placing 8th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 4th position in the league. So far this year, the Hurricanes are 34-19 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 11-1 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Entering the game, goalie Pyotr Kochetkov has started 37 games this season. His current record stands at 20-13, and his save percentage is 0.705%.
With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Hurricanes to secure a 4-3 victory.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Betting Tips
- Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Carolina Hurricanes Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Washington Capitals Injury Report
- T.J. Oshie – Upper Body – Questionable
- Nicklas Backstrom – Hip – Out
- Ethan Bear – Personal – Out
