Carolina Hurricanes (7-2) vs Washington Capitals (8-2)
November 3, 2024 at 05:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -225 / Washington Capitals +180 — Over/Under: 6.5
The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes meet Sunday 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 beat the Canadiens and Blue Jackets, and they play the Predators, Penguins, Blues, and Maple Leafs next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 4.4 goals per game and are scoring on 9.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor McMichael leads Washington with 7 goals, Dylan Strome has 12 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 31 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.9 goals per game and are killing 83.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 13 goals on 110 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 15 goals on 141 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Bruins and Canucks, and they play the Flyers and Penguins next. The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.89 goals per game and are scoring on 29 percent of their power play opportunities. Jack Roslovic leads Carolina with 6 goals, Martin Necas has 10 assists and Andrei Svechnikov has 36 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.33 goals per game and are killing 85.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 6 goals on 101 shots faced, and Pyotr Kochetkov has allowed 13 goals on 119 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 12 home games following a home win.
- The Hurricanes have lost the first period in three of their last four games as home favorites following a home win.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Martin Necas has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games.
- Martin Necas has scored a goal in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games.
- Jack Roslovic has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine Sunday home appearances.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Connor McMichael has scored at least one goal in four of the Capitals’ last five games.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Capitals’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
The Carolina Hurricanes are going to be favored on their home ice more times than not, and they’ve won 6 of the last 8 games against the Capitals. However, the Caps have played well enough this season to take a stab at this price. This line is disrespectful toward a Capitals side that’s won 8 of its last 10 games and is on fire offensively. The Capitals have scored 4 or more goals in 7 of their last 9 games. The value is with the Capitals at this price. I’ll take it.