Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Panthers vs Capitals

The Florida Panthers square off against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, January 17.

We should take advantage of the -128 when it comes to the Panthers and the Capitals going Over 5.5. These odds look to be on the generous side.

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Florida Panthers were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Lenovo Center. Carolina Hurricanes claimed a 9-1 win. Uvis Janis Balinskis bagged the only goal from just 17 Panthers shots.

Washington Capitals were defeated last time out. Capital One Arena saw them beaten at home to San Jose Sharks by a 3-2 scoreline. Dylan Strome and Ryan Leonard each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Panthers are bidding for a third successive win against the Caps. They previously won 6-3 and 5-3 at Amerant Bank Arena. We’ve seen seven Panthers wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Daniil Tarasov (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-6-2	2.8	.904	0
23/24	8-11-3	3.18	.908	0

Logan Thompson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-13-4	2.4	.915	2
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.3 goals from 27.6 shots on goal, with a 9.9% powerplay efficiency. The Panthers have been giving up 4.0 goals from 24.8 shots, averaging 6.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.3%.

Sam Bennett is the top points scorer with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, with Sam Reinhart recording 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 4.07 goal against average with a .830 save percentage.

The Caps have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 11.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 29.6 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.7%.

The top points scorer is Justin Sourdif with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, while Ryan Leonard is next in line after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.71 GAA with a .906 SV%.

Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

An NHL encounter involving the total going Over could well be on the cards and you can get an appealing -128 that this happens. We’re expecting the net to be found several times.

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Key Panthers vs Capitals stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Panthers games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Panthers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Panthers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 56.2% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you place a Total bet. The sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Panthers 2 - 5 Capitals

The Capitals can be backed to win 5-2 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +1500 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Panthers

Capitals

1-0

Panthers

+5000

Capitals

+4500

2-0

Panthers

+4500

Capitals

+4000

2-1

Panthers

+1400

Capitals

+1300

3-0

Panthers

+3300

Capitals

+2800

3-1

Panthers

+1900

Capitals

+1600

3-2

Panthers

+850

Capitals

+800

4-0

Panthers

+4500

Capitals

+3300

4-1

Panthers

+1700

Capitals

+1300

4-2

Panthers

+1700

Capitals

+1400

4-3

Panthers

+1150

Capitals

+1050

5-0

Panthers

+8000

Capitals

+6000

5-1

Panthers

+3000

Capitals

+2200

5-2

Panthers

+2000

Capitals

+1500

5-3

Panthers

+2800

Capitals

+2200

5-4

Panthers

+2400

Capitals

+2200

6-0

Panthers

+13000

Capitals

+9000

6-1

Panthers

+7500

Capitals

+5000

6-2

Panthers

+4000

Capitals

+2900

6-3

Panthers

+3500

Capitals

+2900

6-4

Panthers

+5500

Capitals

+5000

6-5

Panthers

+6000

Capitals

+5500

7-0

Panthers

+6000

Capitals

+14000

7-1

Panthers

+12500

Capitals

+9000

7-2

Panthers

+11000

Capitals

+7500

7-3

Panthers

+7500

Capitals

+5500

7-4

Panthers

+8000

Capitals

+7000

7-5

Panthers

+12500

Capitals

+11000

7-6

Panthers

+13000

Capitals

+13000

8-1

Panthers

+13000

Capitals

+14000

8-2

Panthers

+13000

Capitals

+12500

8-3

Panthers

+13000

Capitals

+13000

8-4

Panthers

+13000

Capitals

+12000

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Florida Panthers 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Washington Capitals as -137 favorites for this game, implying that they are 58% likely to win. Florida Panthers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +114.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -139.

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Moneyline

Panthers

+114

Capitals

-137

3-Way Moneyline

Panthers

+185

Tie

+320

Capitals

+118

Puck Line

Panthers +1.5

-213

Capitals -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+112

Over 5.5

-139

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida Panthers Stats

Washington Capitals Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 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 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 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 3.40 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 6.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 16.6
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 24.2
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 13.3
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 23.6
• Hits: 23.7
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 11.6
• Blocks: 9
• Faceoff Wins : 23.3
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 20.9
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 3.5

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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