The Carolina Hurricanes (37-11-5) visit the Washington Capitals (28-18-9) Thursday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we look at the Hurricanes vs. Capitals odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Hurricanes had a five-game win streak snapped in Detroit Tuesday, falling 4-3 in overtime. The ‘Canes haven’t lost in regulation in their last seven games (5-0-2).
The Capitals are coming off a 5-3 setback against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs Monday, losing a third straight game. Washington has been outscored 11-5 during the three-game skid.
Hurricanes at Capitals odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Hurricanes -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Capitals +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+180) | Capitals +1.5 (-250)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -145 | U: +115)
Hurricanes at Capitals projected goalies
Frederik Andersen (29-7-2, 2.03 GAA, .930 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Vitek Vanecek (10-7-5, 2.36 GAA, .915 SV%, 2 SO)
Andersen enters on a four-game win streak, and he hasn’t lost in regulation in his last five starts (4-0-1). However, he lost his one start against the Caps this season, allowing 3 goals on 24 shots in a 4-2 loss in Raleigh Nov. 28.
Vanecek allowed just 1 goal in 17 shots of a relief appearance Monday against the Maple Leafs, who scored 3 first-period goals against starter Ilya Samsonov.
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Hurricanes at Capitals odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Hurricanes 5, Capitals 2
Money line
The HURRICANES (-140) are worth a look as they look for revenge against the Capital.
Washington is skidding, and looking for a bounce-back game. The Caps have struggled to score goals. It won’t get easier against the Great Dane in Andersen.
Against the spread
BACK CAROLINA -1.5 (+180) for a chance to win 1.8 times your initial wager. In Washington’s three-game skid, two of the losses were by 2 or more goals.
Over/Under
The OVER 5.5 (-145) is the play – but it’s only a “lean” if the line climbs to 6.5.
The Caps have allowed 3.4 goals per game in their 10 February games, while the offense averaged 3.1 goals per game.
The Hurricanes have lit the lamp 2 or more times in 19 consecutive outings, too.
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