Washington Capitals (51-22-9) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5)
May 10, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Carolina Hurricanes -205 / Washington Capitals 170; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, May 10, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals (56-23-10, 51-38-0 ATS) eliminated the Montreal Canadiens from the NHL playoffs with a 4-1 win in the Round 1 series, and although they lost Game 1 of the series against the Carolina Hurricanes, they responded with a 3-1 win in Game 2. Connor McMichael, John Carlson, and Tom Wilson scored for the Caps, while Logan Thompson saved 27 of 28 shots he faced.
The Capitals score 3.14 goals per game on average in the playoffs (8th), while they concede 2.14 GPG (2nd). This postseason, Dylan Strome leads the team with 10 points (2 G and 8 A). Tom Wilson has 7 points (3 G and 4 A), while Connor McMichael chips in with 6 points (4 G and 2 A).
Logan Thompson (5-2-0) is expected to start for the Capitals at the goal on Saturday against the Hurricanes. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.01 goals per game this playoffs with a .931 SV% and no shutouts.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes ( 53-31-6, 35-47-7 ATS) didn’t have a lot of problems with the Devils in the opening round of the playoffs. They won 4-1, even though the Devils fought bravely. The Hurricanes did beat the Capitals in Game 1 of the current series and took the home-ice advantage, but the Capitals bounced back with a 3-1 victory. Shayne Gostisbehere scored the only goal for the Canes, while Frederik Andersen stopped 18 of 20 shots he faced.
The Hurricanes average 3.14 goals per game this postseason (8th), while they allow 2.14 GPG (1st). Sebastian Aho leads the team with 9 points (3 G and 6 A). Seth Jarvis contributes 6 points (2 G and 4 A), while Andrei Svechnikov has 6 points (5 G and 1 A).
Frederik Andersen (4-2-0) will likely take his place in the cage for the Hurricanes on Saturday against the Capitals. The 35-year-old is allowing 1.55 goals per game this playoffs with a .930 SV% and no shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Four of the Capitals’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Hurricanes’ last five night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Twelve of the last 16 games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last 10 Saturday at Lenovo Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Capitals’ last 11 road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 25th in the league in power play percentage this season (18.70%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.9).
- The Washington Capitals are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Washington Capitals rank T8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.79).
Hurricanes vs Capitals Prediction
The teams have traded wins in the last couple of years, as each recorded five in the previous ten H2H encounters. Five of Washington’s seven playoff games went Under, which was also the case in five of Carolina’s seven playoff games. I am going with another low-scoring affair here. The Canes are 35-47-7 Over/Under this season, and considering how they play in the postseason, I doubt we will have a shootout on Saturday.
