In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Capitals betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Friday, March 22nd at the Capital One Arena. We will take a look at:
-The Carolina Hurricanes recent form and recent player performance
-The Washington Capitals 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 Hurricanes and Capitals.
Hurricanes on Tired Legs
The Hurricanes are going to be playing on tired legs after facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. On Tuesday, the Hurricanes faced off against the New York Islanders, and they were defeated 4-1. Jake Guentzel had a strong game putting one goal and adding two assists. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.39 goals while their defense is giving up 2.62 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league, while the defense is ranked 4th. Sebastian Aho has scored 27 goals and added 48 assists. The Hurricanes will meet the Penguins after this one.
Capitals Blown Out Again
The Capitals in the last game faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and they were defeated 7-3. At the end of the second period, they were down 4-2, and they couldn’t bounce back. The Capitals are averaging 2.66 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.1 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league, while the defense is ranked 18th. Alex Ovechkin has scored 23 goals and added 31 assists so far this season. The defense will need to be better or this will be a long game. The Capitals are 9th in the East with 75 points, 17 ahead of the bottom-placed Blue Jackets.
Washington Capitals Team Facts
- The Capitals have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The road team has won the second period in each of the Capitals’ last four games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Capitals’ last eight games as home underdogs.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Facts
- The Hurricanes have won nine of their last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven night games following a home win.
- The Hurricanes have lost the first period in seven of their last eight games at Capital One Arena following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games at Capital One Arena.
Hurricanes vs Capitals Betting Prediction
The Hurricanes are playing on tired legs, but they are going to find success here. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.39 goals per game, and they are facing off against a Capitals defense that has been awful. The Capitals are giving up 3.1 goals per game, and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. The Hurricanes are going to score at least five goals and they will cover the spread.