Capitals vs Ducks Prediction 12/5/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Capitals vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 5th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are 17-9-2 this season after they defeated San Jose by a score of 7-1 in their last game. Washington scored the first six goals in the game, but they allowed a goal late in the third to lose the shutout. The Capitals out shot San Jose by a total of 31-24, won 56% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Duhaime, Leonard (2), Milano, Ovechkin (2), and Strome, while Lindgren stopped 23 out of 24 shots, which was a .958 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Washington defeated the Kings by a score of 3-1 and the Islanders by a score of 4-1. The Capitals have won six games in a row and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 36 points. Washington has scored 3.50 goals per game and they have allowed 2.46 goals against per game, while also going 17.3% on the power play and 72.9% on the penalty kill this season. Tom Wilson has led Washington with 16 goals and 14 assists, while Alex Ovechkin has added 14 goals and 15 assists. The projected starting goalie for Washington is Logan Thompson, who is 12-6-1 with a 2.02 goals against average and a .919 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 16-10-1 this year after they lost to Utah by a score of 7-0 in their last game. Anaheim allowed two goals in the first, two in the second, and three in the third in the shutout loss. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 34-27, won 52.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim was led by Trouba, who had four shots on goal, while Husso allowed four goals on 21 shots, which was an .810 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Blues by a score of 4-1, but lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 5-3 before that. The Ducks have alternated wins and losses over their last eight games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 33 points. Anaheim has scored 3.48 goals per game and they have allowed 3.37 goals against per game, while also going 18.7% on the power play and 75.0% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with 14 goals and 22 assists, while Cutter Gauthier has added 15 goals and 15 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Ville Husso, who is 2-2-0 with a 3.46 goals against average and an .859 save percentage this year. 

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won nine of their last 10 games.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last four road games.
• The Ducks have lost the first period in each of their last five games at Honda Center.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Ducks’ last four home games following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Capitals’ last three games as favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last eight night games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last four night games.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Beckett Sennecke has recorded an assist in five of the Ducks’ last six games.
• Chris Kreider has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as an underdog against the Capitals.
• Beckett Sennecke has recorded a point in eight of the Ducks’ last nine games.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Ryan Leonard has scored at least one goal in four of the Capitals’ last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last six games as road favorites.
• John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances at Honda Center.

Capitals vs Ducks Prediction 

Washington comes into this matchup looking for their seventh win in a row and they have allowed exactly one goal in each of their last three games. The Capitals are 8-4-1 on the road this year, while the Ducks are 9-4-0 at home. Anaheim has alternated wins and losses over their last eight, so they are due for a win if that trend continues. The Ducks are an elite offensive team, but their goalie situation is not good right now, as Dostal is out with an injury. Take the Capitals here.

David Racey's Pick: Capitals ML