Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 May 2025

Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, 16-21-4 Away) square off against Washington Capitals (51-22-9, 26-9-6 at Home) in game 2 of this Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference second round matchup at Capital One Arena. The Canes lead the series 1-0.

The prediction for the matchup between the Hurricanes and the Capitals is for Over 5.5. We’re especially taken by the odds of -118 that this happens.

Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals went head-to-head two nights ago, with Canes enjoying a 2-1 (OT) victory at Capital One Arena.

The Canes had 33 shots on goal, with Jaccob Slavin and Logan Stankoven scoring one goal apiece. Goalie Frederik Andersen made a total of 13 saves (.929). The Caps racked up 14 shots on goal. Logan Thompson recorded 31 saves (.939), with Alexei Protas scoring the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We’ve seen six Canes wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-12-5	3.2	.871	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Logan Thompson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-20-6	2.4	.914	2
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 33.2 shots on goal, with a 22.9% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have been giving up 3.0 goals from 26.3 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.

Sebastian Antero Aho is the top points scorer with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, with Seth Jarvis racking up 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 2.64 goal against average with a .888 save percentage.

The Caps have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.5 goals from 26.2 shots on goal, with a 12.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 30.1 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.7%.

The top points scorer is Dylan Strome with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, while Alexander Ovechkin is next in line after having 8 points, 6 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.17 GAA with a .926 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

The two teams should combine to go over the total goals line in this NHL clash. Our pick is available at -118 which looks an attractive price.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making NHL picks. Team news is also an important port of call, while the player and goalie stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Hurricanes vs Capitals stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Hurricanes games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Hurricanes games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Capitals games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 26 of the last 50 Capitals games this season.

Over 5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you are wanting bigger odds for your Total bet, then it’s possible to move the line and get more juice. You can choose to wager Over when it comes to different levels.

Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Logan Stankoven Over 1.5 Shots -182

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -182 currently available.

Latest Logan Stankoven Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+335

First

+1700

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

+140

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 2 - 4 Capitals

Our prediction for the correct score is the Capitals to land a 4-2 victory and this is available at +1900. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Capitals

1-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Capitals

+5000

2-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Capitals

+5000

2-1

Hurricanes

+1200

Capitals

+1500

3-0

Hurricanes

+2500

Capitals

+3500

3-1

Hurricanes

+1600

Capitals

+2000

3-2

Hurricanes

+750

Capitals

+950

4-0

Hurricanes

+2900

Capitals

+5000

4-1

Hurricanes

+1200

Capitals

+2000

4-2

Hurricanes

+1400

Capitals

+1900

4-3

Hurricanes

+1000

Capitals

+1200

5-0

Hurricanes

+5000

Capitals

+10000

5-1

Hurricanes

+1900

Capitals

+3500

5-2

Hurricanes

+1400

Capitals

+2200

5-3

Hurricanes

+2200

Capitals

+2900

5-4

Hurricanes

+2000

Capitals

+2500

6-0

Hurricanes

+7500

Capitals

+15000

6-1

Hurricanes

+4000

Capitals

+9000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2500

Capitals

+4500

6-3

Hurricanes

+2800

Capitals

+4000

6-4

Hurricanes

+5000

Capitals

+6000

6-5

Hurricanes

+5000

Capitals

+6000

7-1

Hurricanes

+7500

Capitals

+14000

7-2

Hurricanes

+6600

Capitals

+12000

7-3

Hurricanes

+5000

Capitals

+8000

7-4

Hurricanes

+6600

Capitals

+9000

7-5

Hurricanes

+11000

Capitals

+13000

7-6

Hurricanes

+12500

Capitals

+14000

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Carolina Hurricanes 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.

Carolina Hurricanes are -164 favorites and that means a 62% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Washington Capitals are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +136.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -123.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game on the National Hockey League, you can feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have lots of options.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-164

Capitals

+136

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

-104

Tie

+340

Capitals

+215

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+152

Capitals +1.5

-189

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+102

Over 5.5

-123

Sebastian can be backed to light the lamp at anytime at +160. He is the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +950.

Player Goals

Sebastian (Hurricanes)

First

+160

Anytime

+950

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+163

Anytime

+950

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+170

Anytime

+950

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+188

Anytime

+1050

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+285

Anytime

+1500

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+285

Anytime

+1500

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+300

Anytime

+1500

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+335

Anytime

+1700

Pierre-Luc Dubois (Capitals)

First

+390

Anytime

+1900

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Hurricanes)

First

+390

Anytime

+1900

Anthony Beauvillier (Capitals)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Alexei Protas (Capitals)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Andrew Mangiapane (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Ryan Leonard (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-143

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-105

Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+115

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

+140

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Washington Capitals Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 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 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 32.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.6
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 6.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 22
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 6.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 12
• Blocks: 10.6
• Faceoff Wins : 24.4
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 11.3
• Faceoff Wins : 22.6
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 3.4

Injuries & Suspensions

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