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Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Prediction 4/10/25 NHL Picks
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Washington Capitals (49-19-9) vs Carolina Hurricanes (46-27-4)
April 10, 2025 at 07:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington Capitals +102 / Carolina Hurricanes -122 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Capitals prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 10, at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes (46-27-4, 36-41 ATS) went through an excellent period in March, during which they recorded eight consecutive victories. Currently, the Canes are on a four-game road trip; they lost the first three games to the Red Wings, Bruins, and Sabres, which is disappointing considering these teams are way below them in the standings. Carolina is 4th in the East with 96 points, one behind the Lightning and 11 behind the leaders Capitals.
The Hurricanes score 3.21 goals per game on average (9th), while they concede 2.70 GPG (T8th). This season, Sebastian Aho leads the team with 70 points (28 G and 42 A). Seth Jarvis has 61 points (30 G and 31 A), while Andrei Svechnikov chips in with 45 points (19 G and 26 A).
Pyotr Kochetkov (26-15-3) is expected to start for the Hurricanes at the goal on Thursday against the Capitals. The 25-year-old is allowing 2.58 goals per game this year with a .898 SV% and two shutouts.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals (49-19-9, 44-33 ATS) lost five of the previous seven games, but that won’t hurt them as they are a step away from clinching the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Caps are seven points ahead of the Maple Leafs with a game in hand, so one more win in the remaining five will do it. Washington lost the most recent game to the Islanders, but that loss will be remembered for long as Alex Ovechkin scored the lone goal for the Caps and broke Wayne Gretzky’s goalscoring record.
The Capitals average 3.58 goals per game this year (1st), while they allow 2.70 GPG (T8th). Dylan Strome leads the team with 76 points (25 G and 51 A). Alex Ovechkin contributes 69 points (42 G and 27 A), while Aliaksei Protas has 66 points (30 G and 36 A).
Charlie Lindgren (18-13-3) will likely take his place in the cage for the Capitals on Thursday against the Hurricanes. The 31-year-old is allowing 2.71 goals per game this year with a .896 SV% and one shutout.
Total Goals Facts
- Twelve of the last 13 games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Capitals’ last seven games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Hurricanes’ last five road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 10 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Washington Capitals rank T8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.70).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank T8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.70).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.8).
Hurricanes vs Capitals Prediction
The Hurricanes won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. This season, the series is tied at 1-1; the Capitals won 3-1 in Washington, while the Canes won 5-1 in Carolina. The Hurricanes are going through a tough stretch on the road and are struggling to score, and I won’t be shocked if they score only one or two goals here. However, I expect the Capitals to be in a proper mood on offense after scoring 4+ goals in seven of the last eight home games. Give me Over.
