| MATCHUP | Seattle Kraken | Washington Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-2-0 | 3-1-0 |
| Spread | +1.5 -142 | -1.5 120 |
| Moneyline | +180 | -218 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (100) | Under 6.5 (-120) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken lost to the Golden Knights, beat the Red Wings, and they play the Flyers next. The Kraken have lost 15 of their last 21 games.
The Seattle Kraken are averaging 4.2 goals per game and are scoring on 26.7 percent of their power-play opportunities. Frederick Gaudreau leads Seattle with 3 goals, Jared McCann has 5 assists, and Bobby McMann has 18 shots on goal. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 2.8 goals per game and are killing 71.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Joey Daccord has allowed 7 goals on 79 shots faced, while Philipp Grubauer has given up 6 goals on 72 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Penguins and Rangers, and they play the Hurricanes next. The Capitals have won 11 of their last 14 regular season games.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.5 goals per game and are scoring 18.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Tuch leads Washington with 3 goals, Dylan Strome has 4 assists, and Boone Jenner has 11 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.25 goals per game and are killing 86.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 6 goals on 85 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 2 goals on 29 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Kraken have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Capitals have won 12 of their last 13 night games at Capital One Arena.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last six games at Capital One Arena.
- The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last five games as favorites.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Kraken have won four of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 13 games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight night games following a home win.
- The Kraken have won the second period in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Capitals’ last eight games at Capital One Arena following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kraken’s last five road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 12 of the Kraken’s last 13 night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 10 of the Capitals’ last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Kyrou has scored a goal in each of his last five home appearances against the Kraken.
- Boone Jenner has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Mackie Samoskevich has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Frederick Gaudreau has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last three games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Seattle Kraken vs Washington Capitals Injury Report
The Capitals will be without Patrick Thomas and Rasmus Sandin. Matt Roy and Pierre-Luc Dubois are day-to-day.
The Kraken will be without Ryan Lindgren, Jacob Melanson, and Jake O’Brien.
Seattle Kraken vs Washington Capitals Prediction
I said before the season that I was high on the Capitals and will be backing them a lot this season. Well, the Capitals have won three of their four games and look good at both ends of the ice. As I’ve said before, the Capitals are capable of winning their division and have a chance to be one of the most improved teams in the league. This price is steep, but I’m still riding with them and will lay the PL for a shave down the price.