Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Prediction 1/14/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 14th at the Capital One Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Capitals’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Anaheim

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington

-Recent betting trends in games played between Anaheim and Washington

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Ducks and Capitals. 

What a Win for the Ducks 

The Ducks haven’t found a whole lot of success this season, but they are coming off quite the victory in the last game. The Ducks went on the road against the Carolina Hurricanes and they were able to secure the 3-2 victory in overtime. Cutter Gauthier finished with two assists to help pace the team. Lukas Dostal saved 35 of the 37 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Philadelphia Flyers, they scored zero goals but the defense gave up six goals, and that led to the defeat. 

The Ducks are averaging 2.45 goals while their defense is giving up 3.12 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league. Opponents are only shooting 9.74 which is eighth in the league which shows that they have a major goaltending problem on their hands. Lukas Dostal comes into this game with an 11-12-3 record and is giving up 2.89 goals per game. 

Capitals Look for Second Straight Win

The Capitals have had a good season and in the last game against the Nashville Predators, they looked good. Alexander Ovechkin scored a goal and added one assist. He was dealing with injuries earlier, but he is healthy and has picked up right where he left off. Logan Thompson was in goal and he was impressive saving 32 of the 33 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Canadiens, they didn’t play as well and they ended up losing 3-2 in overtime. 

The Capitals are averaging 3.63 goals while their defense is giving up 2.58 goals per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the defense is ranked 5th. They are shooting 13.3 percent from the field. Opponents have a save percentage of .867 which is 1st in the league. Logan Thompson is expected to start in goal and he sits with an 18-2-3 record and he is giving up 2.32 goals per game. 

Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Prediction

The Ducks hope to build on the last game, but that isn’t going to happen. The Capitals are averaging 3.27 goals, and they are going to have no issue getting the offense out to a fast start here. The Ducks defense is going to have no answer here, and it’s going to be the Capitals that are going to end up cruising here. Look for a 4-1 or 5-1 type of game with Washington coming out on top. Back the Capitals on the puck line. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5