The Washington Capitals need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Carolina Hurricanes have lost 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview 

The Washington Capitals are coming off losses to the Flyers and Predators. The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.44 goals per game and are scoring on 10 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Strome leads Washington with 12 goals, John Carlson has 14 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 100 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.85 goals per game and are killing 80.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 42 goals on 388 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 29 goals on 387 shots.

Washington Capitals Team Facts

• The Capitals have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Capitals’ last four games at PNC Arena.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in seven of the Capitals’ last eight games at PNC Arena.
• The Capitals have won the second period in each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

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Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview 

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Senators and Red Wings, but they just lost to the Predators in overtime. The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.27 goals per game and are scoring on 22.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Teuvo Teravainen leads Carolina with 11 goals, Sebastian Aho has 15 assists and Martin Necas has 71 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 3.27 goals per game and are killing 80.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Pyotr Kochetkov has given up 34 goals on 309 shots faced, while Antti Raanta has allowed 45 goals on 309 shots.

Carolina Hurricanes Team Facts

• The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Capitals and Hurricanes at PNC Arena.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Capitals and Hurricanes at PNC Arena.
• The Hurricanes have won the first period in each of their last six games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last 10 games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.

Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction

Right when it looked like the Washington Capitals were piecing things together, they lost 5 of their last 7 games and the offense continues to head in the wrong direction. The Carolina Hurricanes have had recent issues as well, but they’ve shown far and away more throughout the year, and they’re usually money on their home ice. The Canes should win this game, and I’ll take the PL to shave down the juice.