Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Apr 2025

We Expect Caps to Deliver the Goods

The prediction is that the Capitals will outscore the Hurricanes, with -102 currently available on the Moneyline. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

Canes Have 7 Wins in Last 10 H2H Battles

Carolina Hurricanes were beaten in their previous three games and the latest was on the road at KeyBank Center. Buffalo Sabres claimed a 3-0 win. Canes won the shots on goal, 33 to 18.

Washington Capitals were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 4-1 reverse against New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Caps had 29 shots and Alexander Ovechkin scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes beat the Caps when the teams last met. It was a 5-1 scoreline at Lenovo Center. The Canes have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-1-0	2.7	.901	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-2-0	3.8	.882	1
23/24	25-16-7	2.67	.911	6

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 32.8 shots on goal, with a 15.9% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have been giving up 3.2 goals from 23.6 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.5%.

Seth Jarvis is the top points scorer with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, with Taylor Hall recording 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 2.00 goal against average with a .920 save percentage.

The Caps have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 27.4 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.6 goals from 25.6 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

The top points scorer is Alexander Ovechkin with 14 points, 8 goals and 6 assists, while Dylan Strome is next in line after registering 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Charlie Lindgren have a 2.84 GAA with a .881 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We think that Washington Capitals should prove too strong in this NHL encounter. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering the home team to win and there’s lots of juice in the -102 available.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each franchise. If you want the latest team, player and goalie stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our NHL picks.

Key Hurricanes vs Capitals stats:

• Capitals have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Capitals have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Hurricanes have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Hurricanes have lost 15 of their last 24 games on the road this season.
• Hurricanes have lost their last 3 games.

Caps Moneyline Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

Those who are looking for more value when backing Washington should consider the Puck Line. Place a wager on them to cover the spread that makes the most appeal at the odds.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Ovechkin To Score +123

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals) has scored at least one goal in 5 straight games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +123 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Alex Ovechkin Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+133

First

+800

Shots on Goal

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-164

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 2 - 5 Capitals

A 5-2 win in favor of the Capitals is available at odds of +2200. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Capitals

1-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Capitals

+5500

2-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Capitals

+5000

2-1

Hurricanes

+1300

Capitals

+1500

3-0

Hurricanes

+2900

Capitals

+4000

3-1

Hurricanes

+1600

Capitals

+2000

3-2

Hurricanes

+750

Capitals

+950

4-0

Hurricanes

+3400

Capitals

+5500

4-1

Hurricanes

+1400

Capitals

+2000

4-2

Hurricanes

+1400

Capitals

+1700

4-3

Hurricanes

+950

Capitals

+1100

5-0

Hurricanes

+5500

Capitals

+10000

5-1

Hurricanes

+2200

Capitals

+3500

5-2

Hurricanes

+1500

Capitals

+2200

5-3

Hurricanes

+2200

Capitals

+2500

5-4

Hurricanes

+1900

Capitals

+2200

6-0

Hurricanes

+8000

Capitals

+14000

6-1

Hurricanes

+4500

Capitals

+8000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2800

Capitals

+4500

6-3

Hurricanes

+2800

Capitals

+3500

6-4

Hurricanes

+4500

Capitals

+5500

6-5

Hurricanes

+4500

Capitals

+5000

7-1

Hurricanes

+8000

Capitals

+14000

7-2

Hurricanes

+6600

Capitals

+11000

7-3

Hurricanes

+5000

Capitals

+7500

7-4

Hurricanes

+6600

Capitals

+8000

7-5

Hurricanes

+10000

Capitals

+12000

7-6

Hurricanes

+11000

Capitals

+12000

8-4

Hurricanes

+11000

Capitals

+14000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Tight Affair

Washington Capitals have been given Moneyline odds of +134 against Carolina Hurricanes who are -161. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this game is 62%.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. NHL bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +116.

The Canes are available at odds of -125 when it comes to beating the opposition to 3 goals. Underdogs Caps are chalked up at +200 to reach this total first.

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Moneyline

Hurricanes

-161

Capitals

+134

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

+104

Tie

+325

Capitals

+205

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+146

Capitals +1.5

-179

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-143

Over 6.5

+116

Alex Ovechkin Favorite to Find the Net First

Favorite Alex Ovechkin is available at +800 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+133

Anytime

+800

Sebastian (Hurricanes)

First

+155

Anytime

+850

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+170

Anytime

+950

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+220

Anytime

+1150

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+235

Anytime

+1200

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+265

Anytime

+1300

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+265

Anytime

+1400

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+280

Anytime

+1400

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+300

Anytime

+1500

Alexei Protas (Capitals)

First

+320

Anytime

+1600

Jack Roslovic (Hurricanes)

First

+325

Anytime

+1600

Pierre-Luc Dubois (Capitals)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+350

Anytime

+1700

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Hurricanes)

First

+380

Anytime

+1800

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Andrew Mangiapane (Capitals)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Ethen Frank (Capitals)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Taylor Raddysh (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Brent Burns (Hurricanes)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Ivan Miroshnichenko (Capitals)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Lars Eller (Capitals)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-164

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-116

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

+115

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-100

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

+136

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-123

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-100

Brent Burns (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

+105

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Washington Capitals Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 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 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 34.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 22.1
• Faceoff Wins : 32.1
• Hits: 37.3
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 3.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 24.1
• Faceoff Wins : 34
• Hits: 24.8
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 30.8
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 28.2
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team News

Carolina Hurricanes Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
20	Sebastian Antero Aho	9	21.1	3	7	10	2
37	Andrei Svechnikov	9	18.34	7	1	8	4
24	Seth Jarvis	9	20.62	3	5	8	0

4	Shayne Gostisbehere	9	19.61	3	4	7	-4
71	Taylor Hall	9	15.42	2	4	6	0
22	Logan Stankoven	9	15.68	3	2	5	2
48	Jordan Martinook	9	16.6	1	4	5	2
53	Jackson Blake	9	19.28	2	3	5	2
7	Dmitri Orlov	9	22.34	0	4	4	5
74	Jaccob Slavin	9	23.64	2	2	4	6
96	Jack Roslovic	6	13.57	1	3	4	2
82	Jesperi Kotkaniemi	9	14.48	0	3	3	2
50	Eric Robinson	9	12.07	1	2	3	1
8	Brent Burns	9	22.26	1	2	3	0
26	Sean Walker	9	18.44	1	1	2	1
77	Mark Jankowski	3	11.37	0	1	1	1
11	Jordan Staal	9	17.33	0	1	1	0
64	Jalen Chatfield	9	20.4	1	0	1	6
28	William Carrier	9	11.17	0	0	0	2

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
52	Pyotr Kochetkov	2	2.5	0.9
31	Frederik Andersen	8	1.41	0.935
41	Spencer Martin	-	-	-

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Washington Capitals Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
17	Dylan Strome	9	17.26	2	9	11	1
43	Tom Wilson	9	20.1	3	4	7	3
8	Alexander Ovechkin	9	16.6	5	1	6	2

24	Connor McMichael	9	17.39	4	2	6	4
72	Anthony Beauvillier	9	13.01	1	4	5	0
6	Jakob Chychrun	9	23.99	3	2	5	5
22	Brandon Duhaime	9	14.21	3	1	4	-4
80	Pierre-Luc Dubois	9	17.01	0	3	3	5
74	John Carlson	9	24.28	1	2	3	4
88	Andrew Mangiapane	9	11.42	1	1	2	1
57	Trevor van Riemsdyk	9	16.18	0	2	2	0
21	Alexei Protas	5	17	1	1	2	0
3	Matt Roy	9	23.91	0	2	2	0
26	Nic Dowd	9	15.09	0	1	1	-3
9	Ryan Leonard	7	10.23	0	1	1	1
20	Lars Eller	9	10.76	0	1	1	-1
38	Rasmus Sandin	9	21.48	0	1	1	-1
16	Taylor Raddysh	6	11.25	0	1	1	-1
27	Alexander Alexeyev	9	10.38	0	0	0	-2

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
48	Logan Thompson	9	2.45	0.918
79	Charlie Lindgren	1	9.07	0.8
78	Mitchell Gibson	-	-	-

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups