Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Ducks vs Capitals

The Anaheim Ducks meet the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Monday, January 5.

The betting prediction is to back the Capitals on the 3-Way Moneyline at +108. We think that the home team could prove too strong for the Ducks, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.

Anaheim Ducks have suffered five straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Minnesota Wild 5-2 at Honda Center. Beckett Sennecke and Troy Terry scored one goal each.

Washington Capitals have lost back-to-back games, most recently suffering a 3-2 (SO) home defeat to Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena. Dylan Strome and Ryan Leonard scored one goal each. Goalie Logan Thompson made 31 saves (.939).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Ducks won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 4-3 victory was registered against the Caps at Honda Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Caps land seven wins.

Starting Goalies

Petr Mrazek (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-5-0	4.1	.858	0
23/24	18-31-4	3.05	.907	1

Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-7-3	3.3	.886	1
23/24	25-16-7	2.67	.911	6

2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 30.2 shots on goal, with a 9.4% powerplay efficiency. The Ducks have been giving up 4.3 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

Mikael Granlund is the top points scorer with 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, with Ryan Poehling recording 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 4.13 goal against average with a .842 save percentage.

The Caps have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 13.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.7 goals from 30.0 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.1%.

The top points scorer is Alexei Protas with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, while Tom Wilson is next best after having 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 3.27 GAA with a .892 SV%, including one shutout.

Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We think that Washington Capitals should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win in 60 minutes and there’s juice in the +108 available.

Our hockey predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NHL stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Ducks vs Capitals stats:

• Capitals have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Capitals have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Ducks have lost their last 5 games.
• Ducks have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Ducks have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Capitals have won 7 of their last 10 games against Ducks.

Caps 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps make it a 48.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

We advise heading to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you want to combine the Washington win with an Over or Under selection. This provides plenty of juice for bettors looking for extra value.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mason McTavish Over 2.5 Shots +135

Mason McTavish (Ducks) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of +135.

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Correct Score Prediction

Ducks 1 - 4 Capitals

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Capitals winning 4-1. Odds of +1600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Ducks

Capitals

1-0

Ducks

+6600

Capitals

+6600

2-0

Ducks

+6000

Capitals

+5500

2-1

Ducks

+1800

Capitals

+1700

3-0

Ducks

+4500

Capitals

+3500

3-1

Ducks

+2400

Capitals

+2000

3-2

Ducks

+950

Capitals

+900

4-0

Ducks

+5500

Capitals

+4000

4-1

Ducks

+2000

Capitals

+1600

4-2

Ducks

+1700

Capitals

+1500

4-3

Ducks

+1000

Capitals

+950

5-0

Ducks

+9000

Capitals

+6600

5-1

Ducks

+3300

Capitals

+2400

5-2

Ducks

+1900

Capitals

+1500

5-3

Ducks

+2400

Capitals

+1900

5-4

Ducks

+1800

Capitals

+1600

6-0

Ducks

+14000

Capitals

+9000

6-1

Ducks

+7500

Capitals

+5000

6-2

Ducks

+3500

Capitals

+2500

6-3

Ducks

+3000

Capitals

+2400

6-4

Ducks

+4500

Capitals

+3500

6-5

Ducks

+4000

Capitals

+4000

7-0

Ducks

+4000

Capitals

+14000

7-1

Ducks

+12000

Capitals

+8000

7-2

Ducks

+9000

Capitals

+6000

7-3

Ducks

+6000

Capitals

+4500

7-4

Ducks

+6000

Capitals

+5000

7-5

Ducks

+9000

Capitals

+8000

7-6

Ducks

+9000

Capitals

+9000

8-1

Ducks

+9000

Capitals

+12500

8-2

Ducks

+9000

Capitals

+10000

8-3

Ducks

+14000

Capitals

+10000

8-4

Ducks

+11000

Capitals

+9000

8-5

Ducks

+12500

Capitals

+11000

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Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Washington Capitals odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -132 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 57% chance of winning. At +110, Anaheim Ducks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -123.

Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.

Moneyline

Ducks

+110

Capitals

-132

3-Way Moneyline

Ducks

+185

Tie

+325

Capitals

+115

Puck Line

Ducks +1.5

-227

Capitals -1.5

+180

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+102

Over 6.5

-123

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Anaheim Ducks Stats

Washington Capitals Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 30.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 17.6
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 24.5
• Hits: 19.7
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 17.9
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 31.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 24.3
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 3.3

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