The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals meet Thursday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Capitals vs Hurricanes Prediction. This article will include a Capitals vs Hurricanes Pick.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Sharks, beat the Blue Jackets, and they play the Flyers next. The Hurricanes have split their last 14 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.34 goals per game and are scoring 15.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 17 goals, Shayne Gostisbehere has 19 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 84 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.83 goals per game and are killing 78.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 44 goals on 351 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 21 goals on 230 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals lost to the Ducks, beat the Blue Jackets, and they play the Jets next. The Capitals have won 10 of their last 12 games.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.43 goals per game and are scoring 15.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 17 goals, Dylan Strome has 17 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 102 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.4 goals per game and are killing 75.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 40 goals on 532 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 28 goals on 261 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Hurricanes have lost six of their last seven games as favorites following a win.
- The Capitals have won seven of their last eight games.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games following a win.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Hurricanes have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won eight of their last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in three of their last four games against the Capitals.
- The Hurricanes have won the third period in 12 of their last 13 games against Metropolitan Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Capitals’ last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last four road games against Metropolitan 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 10 games following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games following a win.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Brandon Duhaime has scored the first goal in three of the Capitals’ last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Jakob Chychrun has scored at least one goal in each of the Capitals’ last five home games.
- Tom Wilson has recorded an assist in each of the Capitals’ last five home games.
- Jakob Chychrun has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last 10 home games.
- Brandon Duhaime has recorded seven blocks against the Hurricanes this season – most against any opponent.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances with his team as a road favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine Thursday road appearances.
- Seth Jarvis ranks T2nd in the league for Game Winning Goals (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.40).
- The Washington Capitals rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.43).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank T5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.34).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.73%).
Capitals vs Hurricanes Prediction
The Hurricanes are still one of the more talented teams in the league, but they’ve run into a rough patch lately where the defense can’t get stops. The Canes have burned a hole in the pocket over their last 10 games. Meanwhile, few teams are as hot as the Capitals, and they’ve made bettors money hand over fist, winning 8 of their last 10 games. The Capitals beat the Hurricanes on the road 4-1 a month ago, and if Carolina doesn’t tighten up defensively, we’ll see a repeat of that tonight. Either way, I have to roll with the hotter team, especially at this soft price. Give me the Caps at home.