Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Dec 2025

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.

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.

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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-21-6	2.5	.912	4
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

Ville Husso (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-8-2	3.3	.884	0
23/24	9-5-2	3.55	.892	0

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.

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.

The Puck Line provides you with the chance to get more juice on your wagers. You can move the line for Washington and choose the price that suit you.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan Leonard Over 0.5 Assists +210

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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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 5 - 3 Ducks

You can secure odds of +1800 that the Capitals are able to land a 5-3 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Ducks

1-0

Capitals

+6600

Ducks

+7000

2-0

Capitals

+5500

Ducks

+6600

2-1

Capitals

+1800

Ducks

+1900

3-0

Capitals

+3500

Ducks

+5000

3-1

Capitals

+2000

Ducks

+2500

3-2

Capitals

+900

Ducks

+1000

4-0

Capitals

+4000

Ducks

+6000

4-1

Capitals

+1500

Ducks

+2200

4-2

Capitals

+1400

Ducks

+1800

4-3

Capitals

+950

Ducks

+1050

5-0

Capitals

+6600

Ducks

+10000

5-1

Capitals

+2200

Ducks

+3500

5-2

Capitals

+1400

Ducks

+2000

5-3

Capitals

+1800

Ducks

+2400

5-4

Capitals

+1600

Ducks

+1800

6-0

Capitals

+9000

Ducks

+14000

6-1

Capitals

+4500

Ducks

+8000

6-2

Capitals

+2400

Ducks

+4000

6-3

Capitals

+2200

Ducks

+3000

6-4

Capitals

+3500

Ducks

+4500

6-5

Capitals

+3500

Ducks

+4000

7-1

Capitals

+7500

Ducks

+13000

7-2

Capitals

+6000

Ducks

+10000

7-3

Capitals

+4000

Ducks

+6600

7-4

Capitals

+4500

Ducks

+6000

7-5

Capitals

+7500

Ducks

+9000

7-6

Capitals

+9000

Ducks

+9000

8-3

Capitals

+10000

Ducks

+14000

8-4

Capitals

+8000

Ducks

+12000

8-5

Capitals

+10000

Ducks

+13000

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Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks 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.

Washington Capitals have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 58% probability due to their -141 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Anaheim Ducks, you will find +116 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 -123.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Capitals

-141

Ducks

+116

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+105

Tie

+325

Ducks

+205

Puck Line

Capitals -1.5

+168

Ducks +1.5

-208

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+102

Over 6.5

-123

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Goals they might score or the number of Assists or Points they might have.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

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

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 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 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 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 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.70 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 2.70 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 6.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.7
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 23.7
• Hits: 17.3
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 12.8
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 5.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 18.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 6.1

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