The Washington Capitals (7-7-1) and Carolina Hurricanes (11-4-0) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-140o / +114u). The Hurricanes are a -162 favorite to win outright, while the Capitals are +135 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Capitals vs. Hurricanes predictions and NHL picks.
Capitals vs. Hurricanes Odds, Pick
| Capitals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -185 | 5.5 -140o / +114u | +135 |
| Hurricanes Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +160 | 5.5 -140o / +114u | -162 |
Capitals vs. Hurricanes Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+160 ), Capitals +1.5 (-185)
Capitals vs. Hurricanes Over/Under: 5.5 (-140o / +114u)
Capitals vs. Hurricanes Moneyline: Capitals +135, Hurricanes -162
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Capitals vs. Hurricanes Prediction
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Best Bet: Capitals Moneyline
