Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction 4-5-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Capitals prediction for this NHL showdown on Friday, April 5th at PNC Arena. We will take a look at: 

-The Washington Capitals recent form and recent player performance

-The Carolina Hurricanes recent form and recent player performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Capitals and Hurricanes. 

Hurricanes Playing Second Game in as Many Nights

The Hurricanes have a tough game on Thursday against the Boston Bruins, and now they have to face off against the Capitals here. Two games ago, Montreal Canadiens, they were able to secure a 3-0 victory. Sebastian Aho had a strong game, scoring one goal and adding one assist. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.73 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.58 goals per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league, while the defense is ranked 3rd. Aho has scored 33 goals and added 52 assists so far this season.

Can Capitals Pick up Key Win

The Capitals faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, and now they have to play another tough game here. On Tuesday, against the Buffalo Sabres, the Capitals scored two goals, but the defense gave up six goals. The Capitals are averaging 2.69 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.15 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league, while the defense is ranked 20th. Dylan Strome has scored 26 goals and added 36 assists. The Capitals will take on the Senators and Red Wings after this one.

Carolina Hurricanes Team Facts

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last seven games at PNC Arena following a loss.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven home games against the Capitals.
• The Hurricanes have won the third period in each of their last five games as home favorites following a home loss.

Washington Capitals Team Facts

• The Capitals have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Capitals’ last five games at PNC Arena.
• The Capitals have lost the first period in each of their last four games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Capitals’ last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Hurricanes vs Capitals 

Both teams are going to have tired legs, and that is going to hurt the defense for both of these teams. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.73 goals per game, and they are going to have no issue against the Capitals defense. The Capitals are also going to score a couple of goals and that will be the difference here as this game is going to be higher scoring. Back the over to cash here with ease.