The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes meet in one of the few matchups on the NHL schedule on Monday, October 31st. While both teams have won two of their last three matchups, they have done them differently. Continue reading below to get our best Capitals vs Hurricanes predictions and much more.
With a light schedule of NHL games, the Metropolitan Division matchup between the Washington Capitals and Hurricanes should take the focus of the hockey world.
Let’s Review Both Teams’ Seasons
We’ll review both teams’ seasons so far, the stats, and the odds before dropping our Capitals vs Hurricanes predictions.
Puck Drop is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. ET from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can catch this game on the NHL Network.
Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
For the most part, online sportsbooks have the Carolina Hurricanes listed as the moneyline favorite, with odds ranging from -175 to -190. The Capitals odds today have them as the moneyline underdog, ranging from +148 to +158.
Puckline
As of publication for our Capitals vs Hurricanes predictions, the Washington Capitals are listed at +1.5, and the puck line spread favorite, with odds sitting around -165.
The Carolina Hurricanes are listed at -1.5, and the puck line spread underdog, with more of a spread in the odds, ranging between +125 and +140.
Total
The total goals to consider for these NHL teams is six on most online sportsbooks, although you can find a variety of total goals with various odds to explore.
The over of six is listed with odds ranging from -114 to -120. The under is listed with odds ranging from +100 to +105.
NHL Standings
Odds, stats, and NHL standings aren’t the only things to consider before making a bet. Like our Capitals vs Hurricanes predictions, you’ll also need to consider each team’s betting records.
The Capitals are 5-4 on the moneyline, over/under, and against the spread. On the other hand, the Hurricanes are 5-3 on the moneyline, 3-4 over/under, and 3-5 against the spread.
Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals have a 5-4-0 record, having won three of their last four games. The Capitals were shut out by Jake Oettinger and the Dallas Stars, losing 2-0 before bouncing back and shutting out the Nashville Predators 3-0.
Darcy Kuemper got the shutout against the Predators, which is why the under for this game is averaging six rather than the NHL average of 6.5.
Capitals 2022-23 Season
So far in 2022-23, Kuemper has a 4-3-0 record, with a 2.47 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage.
If the Capitals rotation holds true and considering they are playing Vegas tomorrow night, we expect backup Charlie Lindgren to get the start.
If Lindgren does start the Hurricanes games today for the Capitals, he has a 1-1-0 record, posting a 3.09 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage.
NHL Player Stats Leaders
While he is usually found among the NHL player stats leaders, Alex Ovechkin is far from the top of that list in 2022-23. Ovechkin still leads the Washing Capitals in points with seven (four goals, three assists).
- Dylan Strome (one goal, five assists)
- Conor Sheary (four goals, two assists)
- John Carlson (two goals, four assists)
- Nick Jensen (one goal, five assists)
Each have six points. The Capitals have points across the roster, although they could use more offensive production from Anthony Mantha and T.J. Oshie.
NHL Injury Report
We can cut Oshie some slack, as he is listed as day-to-day on the NHL injury report. So far, in 2022-23, the Capitals are averaging 3.11 goals per game and 2.89 goals against per game.
Washington’s power play is currently operating at a respectable 20.0% efficiency. The same can be said for the Capitals’ penalty killers, who are working at 81.5% efficiency.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes enter Tuesday night’s matchup as the favorite, with a 5-2-1 (W-L-OTL) record. After starting the season strong, the Hurricanes had a tough trip through Alberta.
Since back-to-back losses to the best of the Pacific Division, the Hurricanes have won two of their last three matchups, including a 4-3 overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on a Brent Burns winner.
Hurricanes’ Scoring Leaders
Burns is among the Hurricanes leaders with six points (two goals, four assists).
Burns is joined by Martin Necas, who leads the team with eleven points (five goals, six assists), Sebastian Aho with ten points (four goals, six assists), and Andrei Scechnikov with nine points (seven goals, two assists).
After these four players, the Carolina Hurricanes NHL player stats drop off, with only three other players managing at least three points this season.
Hurricanes’ NHL Schedule
Judging by the Hurricanes’ NHL schedule, they will likely start number-one goalie Frederik Andersen if their rotation and pattern hold true. Andersen has a 3-2-0 record, with a 2.81 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage.
For his part, Antti Raanta was in net for the overtime win, moving his record to 2-0-1, with a 2.23 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage.
NHL Team Stats
NHL team stats are always important for our Capitals vs Hurricanes predictions. The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.25 goals per game and 2.88 goals against per game.
Despite the offensive talent on this team, the Hurricanes’ powerplay is only operating at 17.2%, while the penalty kill is operating at 80%.
Capitals vs Hurricanes Predictions
Among our Capitals vs Hurricanes predictions are that this game will not crack the over, and the Hurricanes will win. The Hurricanes and the Capitals are both averaging under three goals against per game.
Someone will score three, but that will be enough for the win in a matchup potentially featuring two good goalies.
The Carolina Hurricanes are establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference early in the season, with a course set deep into the NHL playoffs.
This Carolina team is excellent and should win this game. We’re not sure they clear the spread, leaving a ray of hope for that intent on making Washington Capitals wagers.
Who to Bet On?
The Washington Capitals are still a good hockey team with improved goaltending. They can win this game, but we expect the Hurricanes to be the better team in the end simply.
We could be wrong, and Alex Ovechkin moves closer to another goal plateau and pushes the Capitals to victory.
Out Capitals vs Hurricanes prediction is a one-goal game with the Carolina Hurricanes coming out on top. Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline.
NHL Pick: Hurricanes (-190)
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