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The Seattle Kraken (3-2-0) and Washington Capitals (3-1-0) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 5:00 p.m. EDT at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Capitals are favored at -219 on the moneyline, with the Kraken +180 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (-100o / -120u).
Let's get into our Kraken vs. Capitals predictions and NHL picks.
Kraken vs. Capitals Prediction
Our Seattle vs. Washington best bets are the Capitals to win regulation and Cole Hutson to record at least one point, with the best odds currently available at bet365. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
Kraken vs Capitals Odds
| Kraken Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -144 | 6.5 -102o / -120u | +176 |
| Capitals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +118 | 6.5 -102o / -120u | -215 |
- Kraken vs. Capitals puck line: Capitals -1.5 (+119 ), Kraken +1.5 (-142)
- Kraken vs. Capitals over/under: 6.5 (-100o / -120u)
- Kraken vs. Capitals moneyline: Kraken +180, Capitals -219
- Kraken vs. Capitals best bets: Capitals 60-Minute Moneyline (-135, bet365) | Cole Hutson 1+ Points (+135, bet365)
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Washington is a -220 favorite at home today, and the Caps should have plenty of scoring chances to work with. Seattle has been fine overall, but the Kraken have given up opportunities in bunches.
Seattle allowed six goals at home to Vegas on Tuesday and ranks 26th in the league in expected goals against.
A 6-3 win in Detroit on Friday was a good response, but Washington is the much better team here, and I expect them to show. I’ll take the Caps in regulation at -140 instead of paying the full-game price.
Cole Hutson is a nice way to play the same idea. He has 12 points in 18 career games, and he’s plus money to add another today. If Washington generates chances as I expect, a puck-moving defenseman with his talent is too good to pass up at these odds.
Best Bets: Capitals 60-Minute Moneyline (-135, bet365) | Cole Hutson 1+ Points (+135, bet365)
