Washington Capitals

Ice Hockey NHL Honda Center Fri 5 Dec 22:00

Anaheim Ducks

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings
  13. Live Stream

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Ducks

The Washington Capitals go up against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Friday, December 5.

Caps Look a Great Bet on the Moneyline

We are going to bet against the Ducks with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with the Capitals and we like the -137 about the visitors winning on the Moneyline.

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Caps Have Won 8 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Washington Capitals have won their previous six games. A 7-1 triumph recently occurred on the road at SAP Center when playing San Jose Sharks. Ryan Leonard landed 4 points, comprising 2 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Charlie Lindgren had an awesome game, keeping out 23 shots (.958).

Anaheim Ducks were defeated last time out. Honda Center saw them beaten at home to Utah Mammoth by a 7-0 scoreline. Ducks lost the shots on goal, 27 to 34.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Caps triumphed 7-4 when they last played the Ducks. This head-to-head was played at Honda Center. The Caps have five straight victories against the Ducks. They have won 8 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 12-6-1 2 .919 0
23/24 25-14-3 2.7 .908 1
Ville Husso (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 2-2-0 3.5 .859 0
23/24 9-5-2 3.55 .892 0
Washington Capitals – Last 10 Games

9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 4.7 goals from 29.0 shots on goal, with a 18.8% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have given up 2.3 goals from 25.1 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.4%.

Alexander Ovechkin is the top points scorer with 15 points, 9 goals and 6 assists, with Tom Wilson recording 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.45 goal against average with a .905 save percentage.

Anaheim Ducks – Last 10 Games

The Ducks have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 29.6 shots on goal, with a 8.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.5 goals from 27.3 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.4%.

The top points scorer is Leo Carlsson with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, while Cutter Gauthier is next best after having 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Petr Mrazek have a 2.97 GAA with a .887 SV%.

Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction & Picks

Our expert Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Washington Capitals are on offer at -137 when it comes to winning this NHL encounter. Our pick is that they’ll have the edge over the home team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Capitals vs Ducks stats:

  • Capitals have won 6 consecutive games.
  • Capitals have won 9 of their last 10 games.
  • Capitals have won 11 of their last 20 games.
  • Ducks have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Ducks have lost their last 5 games against Capitals.

Caps Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 57.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan Leonard Over 0.5 Assists +210 BetMGM logo

Ryan Leonard (Capitals) has recorded at least one assist in 4 straight games. The odds are attractive when it comes to wagering on Player Assists and you can get +210 that he is able to land a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Capitals
To Score Alex Ovechkin
Assists Ryan Leonard Over 0.5

Our same game parlay pick is the Capitals on the moneyline, Alex Ovechkin (Capitals) to be among the scorers and Ryan Leonard (Capitals) to get Over 0.5 assists.

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Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks 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.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

Washington Capitals have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 58% probability due to their -137 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Anaheim Ducks, you will find +114 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 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 -115.

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Alex Ovechkin Favorite to Score the First Goal

Alex Ovechkin is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +700. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at -110.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)
First
-110
Anytime
+700
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Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
First
+145
Anytime
+1000
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Tom Wilson (Capitals)
First
+180
Anytime
+1200
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Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
First
+190
Anytime
+1300
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Player Assists

Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Over 0.5
-100
Under 0.5
-135
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Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)
Over 0.5
+125
Under 0.5
-164
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Jakob Chychrun (Capitals)
Over 0.5
+125
Under 0.5
-164
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Player Shots

Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Over 3.5
+125
Under 3.5
-164
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Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-164
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Ryan Leonard (Capitals)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-161
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Anaheim Ducks logo Anaheim Ducks Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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
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Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
43 Tom Wilson 28 19.39 16 14 30 17
8 Alexander Ovechkin 28 17.77 14 15 29 10
6 Jakob Chychrun 28 23.23 10 14 24 22
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
91 Leo Carlsson 27 19.84 14 22 36 10
61 Cutter Gauthier 27 18.1 15 15 30 14
19 Troy Terry 27 19 7 22 29 11

Injuries & Suspensions

Washington Capitals Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Pierre-Luc Dubois
Injured
John Carlson
Injured
Justin Sourdif
Injured

Anaheim Ducks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Mikael Granlund
Injured
Petr Mrazek
Injured
Lukas Dostal
Injured

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.

Previous Washington Capitals Lineups

03 Dec NHL
Capitals 7-1 Sharks
02 Dec NHL
Capitals 3-1 Kings
30 Nov NHL
Capitals 4-1 Islanders
28 Nov NHL
Maple Leafs 2-4 Capitals
26 Nov NHL
Jets 3-4 Capitals
24 Nov NHL
Blue Jackets 1-5 Capitals
22 Nov NHL
Lightning 5-3 Capitals
20 Nov NHL
Capitals 8-4 Canadiens
19 Nov NHL
Oilers 4-7 Capitals
17 Nov NHL
Kings 1-2 Capitals

Previous Anaheim Ducks Lineups

03 Dec NHL
Mammoth 7-0 Ducks
01 Dec NHL
Ducks 4-1 Blues
30 Nov NHL
Ducks 3-5 Blackhawks
28 Nov NHL
Kings 4-5 Ducks
26 Nov NHL
Canucks 5-4 Ducks
22 Nov NHL
Golden Knights 3-4 Ducks
20 Nov NHL
Senators 3-2 Ducks
19 Nov NHL
Bruins 3-4 Ducks
17 Nov NHL
Mammoth 2-3 Ducks
15 Nov NHL
Ducks 0-2 Wild
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 28 17 9 2 36 0.643 16 17 98 71 27 9-5-1 8-4-1 0-2 9-1 6W
2 Carolina 26 16 8 2 34 0.654 11 15 87 75 12 8-4-1 8-4-1 1-1 5-5 1L
3 Pittsburgh 26 14 7 5 33 0.635 13 14 83 74 9 6-4-2 8-3-3 0-3 5-5 2W
4 Philadelphia 26 15 8 3 33 0.635 8 10 79 74 5 9-4-2 6-4-1 5-0 7-3 1W
5 New Jersey 27 16 10 1 33 0.611 10 14 83 82 1 9-3-1 7-7-0 2-0 4-6 3L
6 NY Islanders 28 15 10 3 33 0.589 11 14 84 81 3 7-6-2 8-4-1 1-3 5-5 2W
7 NY Rangers 29 15 12 2 32 0.552 11 14 79 75 4 3-8-1 12-4-1 1-0 5-5 2W
8 Columbus 27 13 9 5 31 0.574 7 9 84 90 -6 6-3-3 7-6-2 4-1 4-6 2W
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Tampa Bay 27 16 9 2 34 0.63 13 16 88 71 17 8-6-0 8-3-2 0-0 7-3 2L
2 Boston 29 16 13 0 32 0.552 10 14 92 93 -1 10-5-0 6-8-0 2-0 5-5 1W
3 Montreal 26 14 9 3 31 0.596 8 13 87 94 -7 7-6-1 7-3-2 1-2 4-6 1W
4 Detroit 28 14 11 3 31 0.554 10 12 87 99 -12 9-6-1 5-5-2 2-2 4-6 1L
5 Ottawa 27 13 10 4 30 0.556 9 10 86 90 -4 6-4-2 7-6-2 3-0 5-5 1L
6 Toronto 27 13 11 3 29 0.537 9 13 94 91 3 8-4-3 5-7-0 0-0 5-5 3W
7 Florida 26 12 12 2 26 0.5 11 11 77 83 -6 8-6-2 4-6-0 1-1 4-6 4L
8 Buffalo 27 11 12 4 26 0.481 8 9 83 92 -9 9-5-2 2-7-2 2-0 6-4 1L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 27 19 2 6 44 0.815 18 19 109 62 47 11-0-2 8-2-4 0-3 8-2 1L
2 Dallas 28 18 5 5 41 0.732 15 16 98 74 24 8-4-1 10-1-4 2-2 7-3 1W
3 Minnesota 28 15 8 5 35 0.625 9 12 79 76 3 8-3-4 7-5-1 3-1 8-2 1L
4 Chicago 27 12 9 6 30 0.556 11 12 85 78 7 6-5-3 6-4-3 0-2 4-6 1W
5 Utah 28 13 12 3 29 0.518 10 13 87 83 4 7-3-1 6-9-2 0-0 3-7 1W
6 Winnipeg 26 13 12 1 27 0.519 11 12 79 78 1 6-5-0 7-7-1 1-1 3-7 2L
7 St Louis 28 9 12 7 25 0.446 9 9 71 100 -29 5-6-4 4-6-3 0-2 3-7 2L
8 Nashville 27 10 13 4 24 0.444 7 9 71 94 -23 6-8-2 4-5-2 1-0 5-5 2W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Anaheim 27 16 10 1 33 0.611 10 14 96 91 5 9-4-0 7-6-1 2-0 5-5 1L
2 Vegas 26 12 6 8 32 0.615 10 11 80 79 1 7-4-4 5-2-4 1-2 5-5 2W
3 LA Kings 27 12 8 7 31 0.574 7 11 70 75 -5 3-6-3 9-2-4 1-5 4-6 2L
4 San Jose 28 13 12 3 29 0.518 7 12 81 94 -13 9-5-3 4-7-0 1-1 5-5 1L
5 Edmonton 28 12 11 5 29 0.518 7 12 90 100 -10 6-3-2 6-8-3 0-2 4-6 1W
6 Seattle 25 11 8 6 28 0.56 7 11 63 75 -12 6-3-3 5-5-3 0-3 4-6 4L
7 Calgary 29 10 15 4 24 0.414 8 8 70 88 -18 5-4-2 5-11-2 2-2 5-5 1W
8 Vancouver 27 10 14 3 23 0.426 6 8 80 98 -18 3-7-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 3L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 28 17 9 2 36 0.643 16 17 98 71 27 9-5-1 8-4-1 0-2 9-1 6W
2 Carolina 26 16 8 2 34 0.654 11 15 87 75 12 8-4-1 8-4-1 1-1 5-5 1L
3 Tampa Bay 27 16 9 2 34 0.63 13 16 88 71 17 8-6-0 8-3-2 0-0 7-3 2L
4 Pittsburgh 26 14 7 5 33 0.635 13 14 83 74 9 6-4-2 8-3-3 0-3 5-5 2W
5 Philadelphia 26 15 8 3 33 0.635 8 10 79 74 5 9-4-2 6-4-1 5-0 7-3 1W
6 New Jersey 27 16 10 1 33 0.611 10 14 83 82 1 9-3-1 7-7-0 2-0 4-6 3L
7 NY Islanders 28 15 10 3 33 0.589 11 14 84 81 3 7-6-2 8-4-1 1-3 5-5 2W
8 NY Rangers 29 15 12 2 32 0.552 11 14 79 75 4 3-8-1 12-4-1 1-0 5-5 2W
9 Boston 29 16 13 0 32 0.552 10 14 92 93 -1 10-5-0 6-8-0 2-0 5-5 1W
10 Montreal 26 14 9 3 31 0.596 8 13 87 94 -7 7-6-1 7-3-2 1-2 4-6 1W
11 Columbus 27 13 9 5 31 0.574 7 9 84 90 -6 6-3-3 7-6-2 4-1 4-6 2W
12 Detroit 28 14 11 3 31 0.554 10 12 87 99 -12 9-6-1 5-5-2 2-2 4-6 1L
13 Ottawa 27 13 10 4 30 0.556 9 10 86 90 -4 6-4-2 7-6-2 3-0 5-5 1L
14 Toronto 27 13 11 3 29 0.537 9 13 94 91 3 8-4-3 5-7-0 0-0 5-5 3W
15 Florida 26 12 12 2 26 0.5 11 11 77 83 -6 8-6-2 4-6-0 1-1 4-6 4L
16 Buffalo 27 11 12 4 26 0.481 8 9 83 92 -9 9-5-2 2-7-2 2-0 6-4 1L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 27 19 2 6 44 0.815 18 19 109 62 47 11-0-2 8-2-4 0-3 8-2 1L
2 Dallas 28 18 5 5 41 0.732 15 16 98 74 24 8-4-1 10-1-4 2-2 7-3 1W
3 Minnesota 28 15 8 5 35 0.625 9 12 79 76 3 8-3-4 7-5-1 3-1 8-2 1L
4 Anaheim 27 16 10 1 33 0.611 10 14 96 91 5 9-4-0 7-6-1 2-0 5-5 1L
5 Vegas 26 12 6 8 32 0.615 10 11 80 79 1 7-4-4 5-2-4 1-2 5-5 2W
6 LA Kings 27 12 8 7 31 0.574 7 11 70 75 -5 3-6-3 9-2-4 1-5 4-6 2L
7 Chicago 27 12 9 6 30 0.556 11 12 85 78 7 6-5-3 6-4-3 0-2 4-6 1W
8 Utah 28 13 12 3 29 0.518 10 13 87 83 4 7-3-1 6-9-2 0-0 3-7 1W
9 San Jose 28 13 12 3 29 0.518 7 12 81 94 -13 9-5-3 4-7-0 1-1 5-5 1L
10 Edmonton 28 12 11 5 29 0.518 7 12 90 100 -10 6-3-2 6-8-3 0-2 4-6 1W
11 Seattle 25 11 8 6 28 0.56 7 11 63 75 -12 6-3-3 5-5-3 0-3 4-6 4L
12 Winnipeg 26 13 12 1 27 0.519 11 12 79 78 1 6-5-0 7-7-1 1-1 3-7 2L
13 St Louis 28 9 12 7 25 0.446 9 9 71 100 -29 5-6-4 4-6-3 0-2 3-7 2L
14 Nashville 27 10 13 4 24 0.444 7 9 71 94 -23 6-8-2 4-5-2 1-0 5-5 2W
15 Calgary 29 10 15 4 24 0.414 8 8 70 88 -18 5-4-2 5-11-2 2-2 5-5 1W
16 Vancouver 27 10 14 3 23 0.426 6 8 80 98 -18 3-7-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 3L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 27 19 2 6 44 0.815 18 19 109 62 47 11-0-2 8-2-4 0-3 8-2 1L
2 Dallas 28 18 5 5 41 0.732 15 16 98 74 24 8-4-1 10-1-4 2-2 7-3 1W
3 Washington 28 17 9 2 36 0.643 16 17 98 71 27 9-5-1 8-4-1 0-2 9-1 6W
4 Minnesota 28 15 8 5 35 0.625 9 12 79 76 3 8-3-4 7-5-1 3-1 8-2 1L
5 Carolina 26 16 8 2 34 0.654 11 15 87 75 12 8-4-1 8-4-1 1-1 5-5 1L
6 Tampa Bay 27 16 9 2 34 0.63 13 16 88 71 17 8-6-0 8-3-2 0-0 7-3 2L
7 Pittsburgh 26 14 7 5 33 0.635 13 14 83 74 9 6-4-2 8-3-3 0-3 5-5 2W
8 Philadelphia 26 15 8 3 33 0.635 8 10 79 74 5 9-4-2 6-4-1 5-0 7-3 1W
9 Anaheim 27 16 10 1 33 0.611 10 14 96 91 5 9-4-0 7-6-1 2-0 5-5 1L
10 New Jersey 27 16 10 1 33 0.611 10 14 83 82 1 9-3-1 7-7-0 2-0 4-6 3L
11 NY Islanders 28 15 10 3 33 0.589 11 14 84 81 3 7-6-2 8-4-1 1-3 5-5 2W
12 Vegas 26 12 6 8 32 0.615 10 11 80 79 1 7-4-4 5-2-4 1-2 5-5 2W
13 NY Rangers 29 15 12 2 32 0.552 11 14 79 75 4 3-8-1 12-4-1 1-0 5-5 2W
14 Boston 29 16 13 0 32 0.552 10 14 92 93 -1 10-5-0 6-8-0 2-0 5-5 1W
15 Montreal 26 14 9 3 31 0.596 8 13 87 94 -7 7-6-1 7-3-2 1-2 4-6 1W
16 LA Kings 27 12 8 7 31 0.574 7 11 70 75 -5 3-6-3 9-2-4 1-5 4-6 2L
17 Columbus 27 13 9 5 31 0.574 7 9 84 90 -6 6-3-3 7-6-2 4-1 4-6 2W
18 Detroit 28 14 11 3 31 0.554 10 12 87 99 -12 9-6-1 5-5-2 2-2 4-6 1L
19 Chicago 27 12 9 6 30 0.556 11 12 85 78 7 6-5-3 6-4-3 0-2 4-6 1W
20 Ottawa 27 13 10 4 30 0.556 9 10 86 90 -4 6-4-2 7-6-2 3-0 5-5 1L
21 Toronto 27 13 11 3 29 0.537 9 13 94 91 3 8-4-3 5-7-0 0-0 5-5 3W
22 Utah 28 13 12 3 29 0.518 10 13 87 83 4 7-3-1 6-9-2 0-0 3-7 1W
23 San Jose 28 13 12 3 29 0.518 7 12 81 94 -13 9-5-3 4-7-0 1-1 5-5 1L
24 Edmonton 28 12 11 5 29 0.518 7 12 90 100 -10 6-3-2 6-8-3 0-2 4-6 1W
25 Seattle 25 11 8 6 28 0.56 7 11 63 75 -12 6-3-3 5-5-3 0-3 4-6 4L
26 Winnipeg 26 13 12 1 27 0.519 11 12 79 78 1 6-5-0 7-7-1 1-1 3-7 2L
27 Florida 26 12 12 2 26 0.5 11 11 77 83 -6 8-6-2 4-6-0 1-1 4-6 4L
28 Buffalo 27 11 12 4 26 0.481 8 9 83 92 -9 9-5-2 2-7-2 2-0 6-4 1L
29 St Louis 28 9 12 7 25 0.446 9 9 71 100 -29 5-6-4 4-6-3 0-2 3-7 2L
30 Nashville 27 10 13 4 24 0.444 7 9 71 94 -23 6-8-2 4-5-2 1-0 5-5 2W
31 Calgary 29 10 15 4 24 0.414 8 8 70 88 -18 5-4-2 5-11-2 2-2 5-5 1W
32 Vancouver 27 10 14 3 23 0.426 6 8 80 98 -18 3-7-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 3L