Carolina Hurricanes Looking to Extend Winning Streak Over Washington Capitals in Clash of Metropolitan Division Rivals
The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes are both looking to improve their standings in the Metropolitan Division and the Eastern Conference when they go head-to-head.
Game outlook
The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes are both looking to improve their standings in the Metropolitan Division and the Eastern Conference when they go head-to-head. The Capitals boast a 14-13 record, but have had limited success in their last ten games, landing them in fifth place. The Hurricanes, with a 16-14 record, hold fourth place in the division. Many sportsbooks are siding with Carolina as the betting favorite with opening odds at -221 and the current line -230. Tune in for what should be an entertaining matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Capitals +196 | Hurricanes -230
Spread: Capitals +1.5 (-124) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+104)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 70%.
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are having a challenging season, scoring only 2.50 goals per game with the top two lines led by Alexander Ovechkin, Dylan Strome, and Tom Wilson accounting for 27 goals and 22 assists. The defense has stepped up, allowing only 2.85 goals per game and key contributions from John Carlson and Rasmus Sandin and Nick Jensen, Martin Fehérváry, and Trevor van Riemsdyk. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren has a .929 save percentage and a 2.39 goals-against average. With a power ranking of 29, the Capitals are ranked 10th in defense, 30th in offense, and 14-9-4 this season.