Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Oct 2026

Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Predictions

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Hurricanes 3-Way Moneyline @ +105

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The prediction is that the Hurricanes will have the edge over the Capitals in regulation time, with odds of +105 currently available on the 3-Way Moneyline. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

For our Capitals vs Hurricanes betting coverage, we've selected a Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Check out the dedicated segments below for the full analysis of each pick.

Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Preview

The Washington Capitals square off against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 18:45 on Tuesday, October 13.

Washington Capitals were beaten 5-3 at Capital One Arena in their previous game, being turned over at home to Seattle Kraken. Alexander Ovechkin, Jordan Kyrou and Boone Jenner scored one goal each.

Carolina Hurricanes won last time out by a 4-1 scoreline. On the road against Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena, they made it five wins on the spin. The goals were shared around between four players including Andrei Svechnikov. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov made 18 saves (.947).

H2H: Caps Too Good for Canes in Last H2H

The Caps have claimed back-to-back victories over the Canes. At Capital One Arena they won 4-3 (OT) before winning 5-2 at Lenovo Center. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
26/27	3-1-0	2.8	.902	0
25/26	31-21-6	2.5	.912	4

Brandon Bussi (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
26/27	2-1-1	3	.871	0
25/26	34-7-2	2.4	.897	3

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 12.1% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have given up 2.6 goals from 26.0 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.2%.

Tom Wilson is the top points scorer with 11 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, with Ryan Leonard racking up 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.01 goal against average with a .917 save percentage, including two shutouts.

The Canes have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 29.8 shots on goal, with a 21.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.2 goals from 21.8 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.2%.

The top points scorer is Sebastian Antero Aho with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, while Jackson Blake is next best after having 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.40 GAA with a .894 SV%, including one shutout.

Best Bet

Hurricanes should be able to come out on top in this NHL encounter. Our pick is to back them to win in regulation time considering that a juicy +105 can be landed right now.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Hurricanes have won 5 consecutive games.
• Hurricanes have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Hurricanes have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Capitals have lost 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 48.8% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 1 - 4 Hurricanes

There’s the option to wager on the Hurricanes to win by a 4-1 scoreline. Odds of +1300 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Hurricanes

1-0

Capitals

+5000

Hurricanes

+5000

2-0

Capitals

+4500

Hurricanes

+4000

2-1

Capitals

+1400

Hurricanes

+1400

3-0

Capitals

+3500

Hurricanes

+2500

3-1

Capitals

+1700

Hurricanes

+1500

3-2

Capitals

+1000

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Capitals

+5500

Hurricanes

+3500

4-1

Capitals

+1800

Hurricanes

+1300

4-2

Capitals

+1600

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Capitals

+1100

Hurricanes

+1000

5-0

Capitals

+1100

Hurricanes

+5500

5-1

Capitals

+3500

Hurricanes

+2200

5-2

Capitals

+2000

Hurricanes

+1400

5-3

Capitals

+2400

Hurricanes

+1700

5-4

Capitals

+1700

Hurricanes

+1500

6-1

Capitals

+1700

Hurricanes

+3500

6-2

Capitals

+4500

Hurricanes

+2800

6-3

Capitals

+3500

Hurricanes

+2200

6-4

Capitals

+5500

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Capitals

+4000

Hurricanes

+3500

7-2

Capitals

+4000

Hurricanes

+6000

7-3

Capitals

+4000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-4

Capitals

+4000

Hurricanes

+6000

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Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Carolina Hurricanes as -164 favorites for this game, implying that they are 62% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +136 about Washington Capitals.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +104.

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Moneyline

Capitals

+136

Hurricanes

-164

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+200

Tie

+335

Hurricanes

+105

Puck Line

Capitals +1.5

-189

Hurricanes -1.5

+148

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Capitals Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 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 6 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 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 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 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 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 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 20.9
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 14.6
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 25.7
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30.4
• Hits: 25.8
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 17.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 35.3
• Giveaways: 17.6
• Takeaways: 5.3

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Starting Lineups

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