- The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Capitals
- Hurricanes vs. Capitals Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: MNMT | FDSO
The Carolina Hurricanes (33-15) visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Capitals (26-22) on Jan. 31 in Washington, D.C., DC. The puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 pm.
The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+145).
The Hurricanes vs. Capitals Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Hurricanes | -1.5 +145 | 6.5 -115 | -160 |
| Capitals | +1.5 -180 | 6.5 -105 | -105 |
Hurricanes vs Capitals Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 75.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Hurricanes vs Capitals Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Hurricanes will cover the spread with 66.0% 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
Hurricanes Best Bets & Trends
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 away games (+6.25 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 games (+4.55 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the Puck Line in 6 of their last 12 games (+3.95 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 3P Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 away games (+3.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 games (+3.00 Units / 31% ROI)
Capitals Best Bets & Trends
- The Washington Capitals have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have covered the 3P Puck Line in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+6.65 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the 3P Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 games at home (+5.75 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 25 games at home (+5.40 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Washington Capitals have hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games (+3.95 Units / 51% ROI)
Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Hurricanes are 20-33 against the spread this NHL season (-9.75 Units / -16.16% ROI).
- Hurricanes are 33-20 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.45 Units /0.48% ROI
- Hurricanes are 27-25 when betting the Over for -1.25 Units / -2.09% ROI
- Hurricanes are 25-27 when betting the Under for -4.05 Units /-7.11% ROI
Capitals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Capitals are 28-27 against the spread this NHL season (+8.25 Units /11.1% ROI).
- Capitals are 26-29 when betting on the Moneyline for -12 Units / -16.34% ROI
- Capitals are 27-25 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -0.16% ROI
- Capitals are 25-27 when betting the Under for -4.3 Units / -7.1% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Capitals vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho (CAR) | +160 |
| Seth Jarvis (CAR) | +165 |
| Alex Ovechkin (WAS) | +175 |
| Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) | +180 |
| Tom Wilson (WAS) | +220 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) | +230 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Capitals vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas (WAS) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -150 |
| Connor McMichael (WAS) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Jordan Staal (CAR) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -220 |
| Ryan Leonard (WAS) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Jakob Chychrun (WAS) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Capitals vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Aliaksei Protas (WAS) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +120 |
| Ryan Leonard (WAS) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +120 |
| Jakob Chychrun (WAS) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
| Alex Ovechkin (WAS) | 2.5 -165 | 2.5 +125 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | 1.5 -120 | 1.5 -110 |
Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Capitals
The Hurricanes are 32-20 (.615) this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 54-2 (.964) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .845
The Hurricanes are 131-83 (.612) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Capitals: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes
The Capitals are 116-101 (.535) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals are 76-59 (.563) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals were 50-31 (.617) last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Capitals are 5-14 (.263) when tied after the first period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Hurricanes Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have averaged 0.8 high danger chances per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Hurricanes have 0.5 rush chances per game on the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.3
The Hurricanes have 7.9 rush chances per game this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.3
The Hurricanes have recorded 35.4 shots per game this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.9
Capitals Offensive Stats & Trends
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 primary assisted on 92 goals while tied last season — most among NHL Teams
The Capitals primary assisted on 260 goals last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
Hurricanes Defensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 18% of cycle chances while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 12% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes have allowed 0.8 goals per game in the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
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 allowed 0.8 goals per game in the third period last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
The Capitals have allowed opponents to score on 6% of rush chances in 5v5 situations this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Capitals have allowed 7 cycle chances in 4v4 situations this month — most among NHL Teams
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