How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Capitals Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 20
Published 12:43 pm Thursday, December 19, 2024
Friday’s NHL slate features a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.
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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.5 goals)
- Carolina and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 19 times this season.
- In Washington’s 31 games this season, 19 have finished with more goals than Friday’s over/under of 6.
- The total for this game (6) is 1.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.61) and Capitals (3.81).
- These two teams concede a combined 5.4 goals per game, 0.5 less than this one’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -142
- The Hurricanes are 19-10 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- When playing with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter, Carolina has put together a 17-8 record (winning 68.0% of its games).
- The Hurricanes have a 58.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.
Capitals Moneyline: +120
- In Washington’s 18 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 12 wins.
- The Capitals have eight wins in games when their odds are +120 or longer on the moneyline (in 13 opportunities).
- Washington has a 45.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Carolina 3
Hurricanes Points Leaders
- One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 44 points in 31 games.
- Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s major contributors currently with 33 total points (nine goals and 24 assists) to his name.
- On 61 shots (for six goals) and 21 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has created 27 points this season.
- In the 19 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .902, 31st in the league.
Capitals Points Leaders
- Dylan Strome’s 11 goals and 27 assists in 31 matchups give him 38 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Connor McMichael has made a major impact for Washington this season with 27 points, thanks to 15 goals and 12 assists.
- Aliaksei Protas has scored 11 goals and contributed 15 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 26.
- Logan Thompson’s record stands at 12-2-2 on the season, giving up 40 goals (2.5 goals against average) and collecting 408 saves with a .911 save percentage (16th in the league).
Hurricanes’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
12/13/2024 | Senators | L 3-0 | Home | -208 |
12/15/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 4-1 | Home | -362 |
12/17/2024 | Islanders | W 4-0 | Home | -240 |
12/20/2024 | Capitals | – | Away | -142 |
12/22/2024 | Rangers | – | Away | – |
12/23/2024 | Predators | – | Away | – |
12/27/2024 | Devils | – | Away | – |
Capitals’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
12/14/2024 | Sabres | W 4-2 | Home | -190 |
12/16/2024 | Stars | L 3-1 | Away | +135 |
12/17/2024 | Blackhawks | L 3-2 | Away | -201 |
12/20/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Home | +120 |
12/22/2024 | Kings | – | Home | – |
12/23/2024 | Bruins | – | Away | – |
12/28/2024 | Maple Leafs | – | Away | – |
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Carolina vs. Washington Game Info
- Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
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