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Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Carolina Hurricanes (44-20-6) take on the Washington Capitals (33-26-9) Friday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Carolina is on the back end of a back-to-back after gutting out a 3-2 OT win against the Philadelphia Flyers Thursday night. C Seth Jarvis sent the crowd home happy with a goal nearly 90 seconds into the extra frame. Jarvis is on a heater with goals in 5 straight and 6 of 7. LW Teuvo Teravainen has missed action with an upper body ailment, so the added offense has been needed.

The Caps are still hanging around, 3 points out of a Wild Card spot. They’re coming off a 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs Wednesday. The setback snapped a 3-game winning streak. LW Alex Ovechkin netted 2 goals against Toronto and has 5 goals in his last 3 games to give him 23 on the season.

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Hurricanes at Capitals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Capitals +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+125) | Capitals +1.5 (-155)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Hurricanes at Capitals projected goalies

Pyotr Kochetkov (19-12-3, 2.36 GAA, .913 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Darcy Kuemper (13-13-3, 3.29 GAA, .890 SV%, 1 SO)

Kochetkov was great in a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders Tuesday. He stopped 30 of 31 shots fired his way. He’s 3-2-0 with a 2.43 GAA and .921 SV% in 5 starts this month. He allowed 4 goals in 2 of those games and combined to allow 4 in the other 3 combined.

Kuemper was bodied for 7 goals on 37 shots in a 7-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers Wednesday. He has allowed 3+ goals in 5 straight starts, which is the primary reason he has been relegated to backup duty. He was victorious in a 2-1 shootout finish Dec. 17 against Carolina and stopped 28 of 29.

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Hurricanes at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Capitals 2

Moneyline

The Canes have won 5 straight and 8 of 9, but they’re on a back-to-back, and there’s no way I’d consider their -200 ML.

Instead, I’m going to take a chance here. Ovechkin has 5 goals in 3 games, and 3 of those came on the power play over the last 2. ALEX OVECHKIN OVER 0.5 POWER-PLAY POINTS (+250) gives you the insurance of an assist in case he doesn’t net one. The Canes are 12th in PIMs in the league, and it’s worth the shot for 2½ times your wager.

Puck line/Against the spread

I usually shy away from the puck line, because at this point of the season, the odds are so juiced that you incur more risk than reward. The Canes have won 8 of 10, and 6 of those were by multiple goals. They’ve had 2 back-to-back scenarios in this window, and they answered on the back end with 7-2 wins each time.

Take the HURRICANES -1.5 (+125).

Over/Under

We’re projecting a push here, so I’m going to another profitable prop.

As mentioned, Jarvis has goals in 5 straight games and 6 during the stretch. So, he’s feeling it. Now, he scored on his only SOG Thursday, but he has 3+ shots in 3 of his last 5 games. Take SETH JARVIS OVER 2.5 SHOTS (+130) or his anytime goal prop is at +210.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Hurricanes (34-10-8) travel to meet the Washington Capitals (28-21-6) at Capital One Arena Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes took a 6-2 licking on home ice last time out against the New York Rangers, snapping a 7-game win streak and 10-game point streak, in the process.

The Capitals were stunned 4-1 on home ice against the hapless San Jose Sharks in the back end of a back-to-back set on Super Bowl Sunday in DC. The Under hit Sunday and is now 4-1-1 in the past 6 games overall.

This is the 2nd of 3 regular-season meetings, and this is the undercard for the Outdoor Stadium Series Game at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh Saturday night. The Canes edged the Caps 3-2 in a shootout Oct. 31 as the Under connected.

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Hurricanes at Capitals odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Capitals +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+160) | Capitals +1.5 (-190)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Hurricanes at Capitals projected goalies

Frederik Andersen (11-4-0, 2.65 GAA, .895 SV%) vs. Darcy Kuemper (16-14-4, 2.57 GAA, .916 SV%, 5 SO)

Andersen will be looking to rebound after letting in 5 goals on just 18 shots against the Blueshirts Saturday night in Raleigh. He was nearly perfect in January, going 6-0-0 with a 2.19 GAA and .919 SV% in 7 starts after returning from a 2-month absence due to injury.

Kuemper turned aside 27 of the 28 shots he faced in Boston Saturday in a 2-1 victory as the Under easily cashed. He had allowed 13 goals in his previous 4 outings. Kuemper picked up the SOL on Halloween in the first meeting in Carolina, allowing 2 goals on 35 shots.

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Hurricanes at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Capitals 3

Moneyline

The HURRICANES (-155) are moderate favorites in this middle game of the 3-game, regular-season set.

Carolina has posted a 9-1-1 mark across the past 11 games, and it has won 4 straight games away from home.

Washington’s offense was listless against San Jose Sunday, showing very tired legs in the second and third period after playing in Boston less than 24 hours prior.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Capitals +1.5 (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive if you’d like some insurance on the home team. If you like Washington, just bet it straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

The OVER 5.5 (-125) is a decent play in the nation’s capital.

The Hurricanes have cashed the Over in 12 of the past 16 games overall, while hitting in 6 of the past 8 games on the road. The Over is also 9-1 in the past 10 inside the Metropolitan Division for the Canes.

The Under is a healthy 4-1-1 in the past 6 games for the Caps, and 5-0-1 in the past 6 games on home ice. However, the Over is 8-3 in Washington’s past 11 outings when playing on a day of rest, too.

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals odds, picks, and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Hurricanes (43-15-7) travel to meet the Washington Capitals (37-20-10) at Capital One Arena Monday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHLN). Below, we look at the Hurricanes vs. Capitals odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.

The Hurricanes had scored 3 or fewer goals in 13 consecutive games from Feb. 27 to March 24 before breaking out offensively with a 7-2 rout of the St. Louis Blues Saturday at Enterprise Center.

The Capitals have won back-to-back games over the Buffalo Sabres Friday and New Jersey Devils Saturday by a 4-3 score. Washington heads into this game with three victories in three tries against Carolina, outscoring the Hurricanes by a 12-5 margin this season.

Hurricanes at Capitals odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:11 a.m. ET.

Money line: Hurricanes -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Capitals +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+175) | Capitals +1.5 (-240)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

Hurricanes at Capitals projected goalies

Frederik Andersen (31-10-3, 2.07 GAA, .926 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Vitek Vanecek (17-9-5, 2.45 GAA, .917 SV%, 3 SO)

Andersen has managed a 2-3-1 mark in March despite a stellar 2.33 GAA and .903 SV%. That’s because the Hurricanes have scored just 14 total goals of support in his six March starts, including no goals in a 4-0 loss at Washington on March 3.

Vanecek snapped a two-game mini skid with a 4-3 win against the New Jersey Devils Saturday. He is 7-2-0 with a 2.66 GAA and .920 SV% in nine March starts, including that 4-0 win over the Canes earlier in the month.

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Hurricanes at Capitals odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 3, Hurricanes 2

Money line

The CAPITALS (+110) are an outstanding value as home underdogs against a Hurricanes team they have beaten all three times they’ve met this season.

Washington has also won nine of its last 12 games at home while going 4-1 in its last five as an underdog.

Against the spread

Capitals +1.5 (-240) will cost you nearly two and half times your potential return if you’d like a little insurance. It’s not necessary, and you should PASS on the puck line and just play the Caps straight up.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-130) is the play here.

The Under is 8-3-1 in the past 12 games overall for the Hurricanes while going 7-3-1 in the past 11 against teams with a winning overall record.

The Over has been the norm for the Capitals lately, hitting in 10 of the previous 11 games overall, but the Over-Under is 1-1-1 in three meetings with the Canes this season. Look for a tight, lower-scoring game between these rivals.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:43 a.m. ET.

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

The Hurricanes have lit the lamp 2 or more times in 19 consecutive outings, too.

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