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Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction 3/11/25 NHL Picks
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Anaheim Ducks (28-28-7) vs Washington Capitals (42-14-8)
March 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Anaheim Ducks +164 / Washington Capitals -198 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 11 at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals (42-14-8, 38-26 ATS) bounced back from a three-game losing skid, their longest of the season, with four straight victories over the Senators, Rangers, Red Wings, and Kraken. Washington scored 4+ goals in three and allowed two goals in three of those four wins. The Capitals are still at the top of the Metropolitan Division Standings with 92 points, 12 more than the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Capitals average 3.61 goals per game this year (1st), while they allow 2.56 GPG (3rd). Dylan Strome leads the team with 63 points (19 G and 44 A). Aliaksei Protas contributes 55 points (25 G and 30 A), while Pierre-Luc Dubois has 54 points (16 G and 38 A).
Charlie Lindgren (15-10-3) will likely take his place in the cage for the Capitals on Tuesday against the Ducks. The 31-year-old is allowing 2.64 goals per game this year with a .899 SV% and one shutout.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks (28-28-7, 44-19 ATS) experienced their best period of the campaign in February when they recorded four consecutive wins, but since then, they suffered five defeats in eight games. Anaheim will close its three-game home stand with this clash against Washington. The Ducks opened it with a 4-3 loss to the Blues and then beat the Islanders 4-1. The Ducks are 6th in the Pacific Division Standings with 63 points, six behind the Canucks and 19 behind the top-placed Golden Knights.
The Ducks score 2.63 goals per game on average (30th), while they concede 3.03 GPG (20th). This season, Troy Terry leads the team with 47 points (17 G and 30 A). Frank Vatrano has 38 points (19 G and 19 A), while Mason McTavish chips in with 37 points (17 G and 20 A).
Lukas Dostal (19-16-5) is expected to start for the Ducks at the goal on Tuesday against the Capitals. The 24-year-old is allowing 2.83 goals per game this year with a .912 SV% and one shutout.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Ducks’ last eight night games against the Capitals following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last four road games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Capitals’ last nine games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 13 of the Ducks’ last 14 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.74%).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 32nd in the league for shots against per game this season (32.0).
- The Washington Capitals are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
- The Washington Capitals are one of six teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Capitals vs Ducks Prediction
The Capitals won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last four. Washington also won three of the past four H2Hs at Anaheim, but I am not going to bet on the winner here. I am not happy with the low odds on the Capitals, and I am not willing to back them on the puck line. I do expect to see a bunch of goals, especially from the Capitals, who have the best offense in the NHL. Washington scored 15 goals in the last four road games. I’d be happy if the Ducks contribute a couple of goals here, but my confidence is with the visitors and their scoring prowess. Go with Over.
