- The Capitals are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Kraken
- Capitals vs. Kraken Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Washington Capitals (25-21) visit Climate Pledge Arena to take on the Seattle Kraken (23-19) on Jan. 27 in Seattle, WA, USA. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Capitals are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
The Capitals vs. Kraken Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Capitals vs. Kraken Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Capitals | -1.5 +165 | 6 -110 | -145 |
| Kraken | +1.5 -200 | 6 -110 | -110 |
Capitals vs Kraken Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Capitals will win this game with 64.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Capitals vs Kraken Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Kraken will cover the spread with 61.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Capitals Best Bets & Trends
- The Washington Capitals have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.70 Units / 52% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have covered the 1P Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 away games (+5.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have covered the Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 away games (+4.80 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+4.65 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the 1P Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 away games (+3.50 Units / 15% ROI)
Kraken Best Bets & Trends
- The Seattle Kraken have covered the 2P Puck Line in 21 of their last 25 games (+14.10 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.80 Units / 63% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+8.45 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 2P Moneyline in 9 of their last 25 games (+7.80 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have covered the Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 games (+6.70 Units / 17% ROI)
Capitals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Capitals are 27-26 against the spread this NHL season (+8.25 Units / 11.6% ROI).
- Capitals are 25-28 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.8 Units /-16.58% ROI
- Capitals are 26-25 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -1.87% ROI
- Capitals are 25-26 when betting the Under for -3.2 Units /-5.48% ROI
Kraken Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kraken are 35-16 against the spread this NHL season (+11.45 Units /12.42% ROI).
- Kraken are 23-28 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.25 Units / -0.47% ROI
- Kraken are 20-28 when betting the Over for -10.5 Units / -18.57% ROI
- Kraken are 28-20 when betting the Under for +6.65 Units / 11.89% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Kraken vs Capitals
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin (WAS) | +170 |
| Tom Wilson (WAS) | +190 |
| Jordan Eberle (Sea) | +220 |
| Dylan Strome (WAS) | +240 |
| Jakob Chychrun (WAS) | +250 |
| Matty Beniers (Sea) | +260 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Kraken vs Capitals
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle (SEA) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -120 |
| Matty Beniers (SEA) | 0.5 -125 | 0.5 -105 |
| Kaapo Kakko (SEA) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -175 |
| Brandon Montour (SEA) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Jaden Schwartz (SEA) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Kraken vs Capitals
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle (SEA) | 1.5 -155 | 1.5 +115 |
| Matty Beniers (SEA) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Kaapo Kakko (SEA) | 1.5 +115 | 1.5 -155 |
| Brandon Montour (SEA) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
| Jaden Schwartz (SEA) | 1.5 -155 | 1.5 +110 |
Capitals: Keys to the Game vs. Kraken
The Capitals were 50-31 (.617) last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals are 75-58 (.564) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals are 115-100 (.535) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals are 3-9 (.250) when tied after the second period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Kraken: Keys to the Game vs. Capitals
The Kraken were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 22-27 (.449) this season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 56-73 (.434) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 90-121 (.427) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Capitals Offensive Stats & Trends
The Capitals have 8 high danger chances in 4v4 situations this month — most among NHL Teams
The Capitals have 11 inner slot shots in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Capitals have 5 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Capitals scored on 14% of rush chances last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Kraken Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken scored on 10% of second chance opportunities last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Kraken scored on 9% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Kraken have 0.1 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken have scored on 4% of rush chances in the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Capitals Defensive Stats & Trends
The Capitals allowed opponents to score on 4% of cycle chances in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Capitals have allowed 0.8 goals per game while tied this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Capitals have allowed 7 cycle chances in 4v4 situations this month — most among NHL Teams
The Capitals have allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Kraken Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken have a .500 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Kraken allowed 1.2 goals per game in the first period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kraken have made 13.7 saves per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9.6
The Kraken had a .795 slot save percentage in the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .839
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