Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes go up against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, January 31.

It’s time to side with the Hurricanes to secure a regulation time victory over the Capitals. The road team should have the edge and the +102 for our 3-Way Moneyline prediction looks a great price.

Carolina Hurricanes have won their previous two games. The latest was a 5-4 home triumph at Lenovo Center against Utah Mammoth. Andrei Svechnikov and Shayne Gostisbehere bagged two goals, while Jordan Staal scored once.

Washington Capitals have suffered back-to-back home defeats. In their last game, they beat Detroit Red Wings 4-3 (SO) on the road at Little Caesars Arena. Dylan Strome, Declan Chisholm and Nic Dowd each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Capital One Arena, with the Canes claiming the win. Beating the Caps by a 3-2 scoreline. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Canes have won six.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-14-5	3.1	.874	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Clay Stevenson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-1-0	2	.921	0

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 32.1 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have given up 2.2 goals from 22.2 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.9%.

Andrei Svechnikov is the top points scorer with 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists, with Seth Jarvis recording 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.02 goal against average with a .913 save percentage.

The Caps have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.6 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 19.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 4.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.4%.

The top points scorer is Dylan Strome with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Jakob Chychrun is next in line after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 3.02 GAA with a .890 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Step into Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Game Prediction

For this NHL encounter, our pick is Carolina Hurricanes to win in regulation time against inferior opposition and we think that the +102 represents an attractive wager on the 60-minute line.

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Key Hurricanes vs Capitals stats:

• Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Hurricanes have won 2 consecutive games.
• Capitals have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Capitals have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
• Capitals have lost their last 2 games at home.
• Capitals have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Hurricanes.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 49.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Strome Over 1.5 Shots -145

Dylan Strome (Capitals) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight home games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -145 that this happens.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 4 - 2 Capitals

There could be merit in backing the Hurricanes to win 4-2. Odds of +1400 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Capitals

1-0

Hurricanes

+5500

Capitals

+6000

2-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Capitals

+5500

2-1

Hurricanes

+1400

Capitals

+1700

3-0

Hurricanes

+2900

Capitals

+4500

3-1

Hurricanes

+1700

Capitals

+2400

3-2

Hurricanes

+800

Capitals

+950

4-0

Hurricanes

+3400

Capitals

+6000

4-1

Hurricanes

+1300

Capitals

+2200

4-2

Hurricanes

+1400

Capitals

+1900

4-3

Hurricanes

+950

Capitals

+1100

5-0

Hurricanes

+5500

Capitals

+10000

5-1

Hurricanes

+2000

Capitals

+3500

5-2

Hurricanes

+1400

Capitals

+2200

5-3

Hurricanes

+2000

Capitals

+2800

5-4

Hurricanes

+1800

Capitals

+2000

6-1

Hurricanes

+4500

Capitals

+9000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2400

Capitals

+4500

6-3

Hurricanes

+2400

Capitals

+3500

6-4

Hurricanes

+4000

Capitals

+5000

6-5

Hurricanes

+4500

Capitals

+5000

7-1

Hurricanes

+7000

Capitals

+14000

7-2

Hurricanes

+6000

Capitals

+11000

7-3

Hurricanes

+4500

Capitals

+7500

7-4

Hurricanes

+5500

Capitals

+7500

7-5

Hurricanes

+9000

Capitals

+11000

7-6

Hurricanes

+10000

Capitals

+11000

8-4

Hurricanes

+9000

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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability of winning this game, Carolina Hurricanes might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -185 Moneyline betting odds. Washington Capitals are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +152.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -123.

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Moneyline

Hurricanes

-185

Capitals

+152

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

-103

Tie

+325

Capitals

+220

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+138

Capitals +1.5

-169

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+102

Over 6.5

-123

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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

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