Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction NHL Picks 12/20/24

The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals meet Friday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction. This article will include a Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Pick.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Blue Jackets and Islanders, and they play the Rangers, Predators, and Devils next. The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.61 goals per game and are scoring 27.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Martin Necas leads Carolina with 14 goals, Sebastian Aho has 24 assists and Andrei Svechnikov has 97 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.77 goals per game and are killing 85.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Martin has given up 27 goals on 175 shots faced, and Pyotr Kochetkov has allowed 46 goals on 470 shots.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals lost to the Stars and Blackhawks, and they play the Kings, Bruins and Maple Leafs next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.81 goals per game and are scoring 20.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor McMichael leads Washington with 15 goals, Dylan Strome has 27 assists and John Carlson has 76 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.68 goals per game and are killing 83.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 40 goals on 396 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 40 goals on 448 shots.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Hurricanes have lost each of their last three games as road favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Capitals’ last eight games at Capital One Arena.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games.
• The Hurricanes have lost the first period in five of their last six games at Capital One Arena following a home win.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction

The Washington Capitals are coming off back-to-back losses, so oddsmakers have gotten scared and are leaning toward the more consistent team in the Canes. Still, the Caps have been too good and explosive this season to turn down in the underdog role. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes have seen 6 of their 10 losses this season come on the road. The Capitals have also won 3 of their last 4 games in the underdog role. The value is with the Capitals and the plus money. I’ll take the more favorable price on this fine Friday night.