Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 4/2/25 NHL Picks

The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes meet on Wednesday in NHL action at the Lenovo Center. Here’s a Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction. This article will include a Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Pick.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview 

The Washington Capitals lost to the Sabres, beat the Bruins, and they play the Blackhawks, Islanders, and Blue Jackets next. The Capitals have won 10 of their last 14 games. 

The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.64 goals per game and are scoring 22.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 38 goals, Dylan Strome has 48 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 172 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.65 goals per game and are killing 81.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 86 goals on 832 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 102 goals on 1,160 shots.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview 

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Canadiens and Islanders, and they play the Red Wings, Bruins, and Sabres next. The Hurricanes have won 11 of their last 13 games. 

The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.26 goals per game and are scoring 18.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 29 goals, Sebastian Aho has 41 assists, and Seth Jarvis has 177 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.66 goals per game and are killing 84.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Martin has given up 27 goals on 175 shots faced, and Pyotr Kochetkov has allowed 108 goals on 1,082 shots.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last 11 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Capitals have lost each of their last three road games following a road win.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Capitals have lost the second period in each of their last four night games at Lenovo Center when leading after the first period.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won each of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Injury Report 

The Hurricanes will be without Jesper Fast and Jordan Staal.

The Washington Capitals will be without Matt Roy.

Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction

The Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the league; they’re playing great hockey right now, and they’re at home where they’re 29-8-1 in the season. I understand why the Canes are favored. However, the Capitals are playing equally well, and you can argue they’ve been the better team this season. The Capitals have also been road warriors, where they’re 24-9-3 in the season. Also, you don’t get the Capitals as underdogs often, and they’re 9-4 in their last 13 games as an underdog. The Caps at this price have to be one of the best value bets on the board for any sport on Wednesday.