Carolina Hurricanes (47-22-7) vs Washington Capitals (36-29-10)
Game Info: Friday, April 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm (PNC Arena)
Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -196 / Washington Capitals +155 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes meet Friday in NHL action from the PNC Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes prediction.
Washington Capitals Team Preview
The Washington Capitals come into this one looking to snap a four-game losing streak after a 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh last time out. Dylan Strome leads the Capitals in scoring with 62 points including 26 goals and 36 assists while Alex Ovechkin also has 60 points with 27 goals and 33 assists. John Carlson has 47 points with a team-high 39 assists while Tom Wilson has 32 points with 17 goals this season. In goal for Washington, Darcy Kuemper has gone 13-13-3 with a 3.29 GAA and an .890 save percentage while Charlie Lindgren is 21-15-6 with a 2.81 GAA and a .908 save percentage and Hunter Shepard is 2-1-1 with a 3.19 GAA and an .894 save percentage this season. The Capitals will take on the Senators, Red Wings, and Sabres after this game.
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 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in nine of the Capitals' last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have lost the first period in each of their last four games as underdogs.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes come into this game looking to bounce back from a 4-1 loss at the hands of the Bruins in their last matchup. Sebastian Aho leads the Hurricanes in scoring with 85 points including 33 goals and 52 assists while Seth Jarvis has 62 points split between 29 goals and 33 assists. Martin Necas has 52 points and Teuvo Teravainen has 48 points, with Necas logging 23 goals while Teravainen has 21 goals. In goal, Frederik Andersen has gone 11-2 with a 1.88 GAA and a .927 save percentage while Antti Raanta is 12-7-2 with a 2.99 GAA and an .872 save percentage and Pyotr Kochetkov is 20-13-4 with a 2.38 GAA and a .911 save percentage.
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 Hurricanes have won the third period in each of their last five games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 2' market has hit in each of the Hurricanes' last seven home games against the Capitals.
Capitals vs. Hurricanes Prediction
I’m on the Hurricanes -1.5 here. The Capitals just look like a team that’s running out of steam close to the finish line and even though Washington’s the team with everything to play for here, I just don’t think it’ll be enough. The Hurricanes took one on the chin against Boston, but overall the Hurricanes have been playing far more consistent hockey over the last little while and I just have no faith in the Caps at this point. Give me Carolina -1.5 here.
Chris’s Pick Carolina -1.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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