Capitals vs Ducks Prediction 12/5/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Ducks Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 5^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Anaheim Ducks Preview

The Ducks have 33 points this season with a 16-10-1 record, and are 15-12 ATS and 16-11 in over/under. They have a 9-4-0 home record and a 7-6-1 road record and are sitting 1st in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 7-0 home loss to the Mammoth, and their previous three games were a win against the Blues, a loss against the Blackhawks, and a win against the Kings.

Offensively, the Ducks are averaging 3.48 goals per game and are scoring 18.72% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.37 goals per game and are killing 75.03% of their opponent’s power plays.

Leo Carlsson leads the Ducks with 36 points, also leading the team in assists with 22, while Cutter Gauthier leads the team in goals with 15. Lukáš Dostál is the starting goalie for the Ducks, and he has a 11-5-1 record, with 2.81 GAA and .904 SV%. Petr Mrázek is the backup goalie and he has a 3-3-0 record, with 3.69 GAA and .876 SV%.

Washington Capitals Preview

The Capitals have 36 points this season with a 17-9-2 record, and are 16-12 ATS and 12-13 in over/under. They have a 9-5-1 home record and a 8-4-1 road record and are sitting 1st in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 7-1 road win over the Sharks and their previous three games, were a win against the Kings, a win against the Islanders, and a win against the Maple Leafs.

Offensively, the Capitals are averaging 3.50 goals per game and are scoring 17.32% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.46 goals per game and are killing 72.91% of their opponent’s power plays.

Tom Wilson leads the Capitals with 30 points, also leading the team in goals with 16, while John Carlson adds a team-high 17 assists. Logan Thompson is the starting goalie for the Capitals, and he has a 12-6-1 record, with 2.02 GAA and .919 SV%. Charlie Lindgren is the backup goalie and he has a 5-3-1 record, with 2.90 GAA and .893 SV%.

Washington Capitals @ Anaheim Ducks Betting Trends: December 5, 2025

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won each of their last seven home games following a home loss.
• The Capitals have lost two of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs following a home loss.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Honda Center.
• The Ducks have won the second period in five of their last six games as home underdogs following a loss.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won each of their last six games.
• The Ducks have lost three of their last four night games at Honda Center.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last four games.
• The road team has won the first period in each of the Ducks’ last seven games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Ducks’ last four home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Thirteen of the Capitals’ last 16 night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last nine games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last four games against opponents on a winning streak.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Cutter Gauthier has recorded at least one point in nine of the Ducks’ last 10 night games at Honda Center.
• Cutter Gauthier has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Ducks’ last 10 night games at Honda Center.
• Chris Kreider has scored at least one goal in four of his last five home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Dylan Strome has scored a goal in each of the Capitals’ last four games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last six games.
• John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five road appearances against the Ducks.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Anaheim Ducks rank T3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.48).
• The Anaheim Ducks rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.00%).
• The Washington Capitals rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.50).
• The Washington Capitals rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.46).

Capitals vs Ducks Prediction

The Capitals are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against the Ducks and the under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.

In this Capitals vs Ducks Prediction, the Capitals are coming as -134 road favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records and very strong home/away splits, but the Caps have been red-hot lately, with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games. On the flip side, the Ducks have been up and down lately, alternating wins and losses for the past eight games and are facing the second-best defense of the league. The Caps are also dominating the Ducks historically and given both teams’ recent form, I expect them to continue to do so today. Take the Capitals on the moneyline on the road.