Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/5/2024]

The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes will meet in the NHL at Capital One Arena on Friday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Friday's Hurricanes vs. Capitals matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Hurricanes vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Friday's NHL matchup between the Hurricanes and Capitals 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Hurricanes a 60% chance of beating the Capitals.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going under.

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Hurricanes	Capitals
Puck Line	-1.5 (+142)	+1.5 (-160)
Moneyline	-178	+155
Total	o6 (-110)	u6 (-108)

• The Capitals are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Hurricanes, with -160 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Hurricanes (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +142.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +155, which means you can bet $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255, if they win.
• Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -178, where you can risk $178 to win $100 for a total payout of $278 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Capitals +1.5	-160
Moneyline	Capitals	+155
Total	Under 6	-108

While the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, taking the Capitals moneyline is the best option because of the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Capitals?

According to our model, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Capitals.

Our projections give Aho a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 36.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	First Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	7.3%
Andrei Svechnikov	6.4%
Seth Jarvis	4.8%
Martin Necas	3.8%
Teuvo Teravainen	3.7%

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	5.6%
Tom Wilson	5.1%
Anthony Mantha	4.4%
Dylan Strome	4.0%
Alex Ovechkin	3.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	36.3%
Andrei Svechnikov	32.0%
Seth Jarvis	24.1%
Martin Necas	22.7%
Teuvo Teravainen	20.7%

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Max Pacioretty	30.2%
Tom Wilson	25.3%
Anthony Mantha	23.5%
Dylan Strome	22.9%
Alex Ovechkin	20.6%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting insights before the Hurricanes vs. Capitals on Friday January 5, 2024.

Hurricanes vs. Capitals Game Information

Friday's game between the Capitals and Hurricanes at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals
• Date: Friday January 5, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Conclusion

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