The Carolina Hurricanes are solid 64 percent favorites over the Washington Capitals. The Hurricanes are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +8 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 32 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Capitals. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.3% compared to the Hurricanes goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Logan Thompson 28, Frederik Andersen 21 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.7, Sebastian Aho 2.8 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.6, Seth Jarvis 0.51 PTS: Dylan Strome has a 49% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Sebastian Aho has a 52% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Washington Capitals
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Carolina Hurricanes | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 26-17, 60% 797 | Record at Home | 34-10, 77% 773 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Carolina Hurricanes | 3-3, 50% 67 | VS Washington Capitals | 3-3, 50% -90 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 19-15, 56% 583 | vs Team .500 or Better | 15-19, 44% -799 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 13-7, 65% 908 | Record As Home Favorite | 34-10, 77% 773 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 49-27, 64% -2801 | After 1 or More Days Off | 43-30, 59% -5244 | Washington Capitals |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Carolina Hurricanes | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 2-3, 40% -135 | Record at Home | 4-1, 80% 73 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| VS Carolina Hurricanes | 2-1, 67% 161 | VS Washington Capitals | 1-2, 33% -122 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 2-4, 33% -139 | vs Team .500 or Better | 2-4, 33% -279 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 0-0 No Games | Record As Home Favorite | 4-1, 80% 73 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 7-4, 64% -473 | After 1 or More Days Off | 6-4, 60% -716 | Washington Capitals |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Carolina Hurricanes | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 24-19, 56% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 20-25, 44% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-1, 80% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-3, 57% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-9, 64% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 19-11, 63% Over | N/A |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 39-28, 58% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 33-36, 48% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 23-20, 53% -306 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 16-28, 36% -1682 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-2, 60% +83 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 1-4, 20% -275
MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 21-22, 49% -485 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 28-16, 64% +-210 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 1-4, 20% -325 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 4-1, 80% +73
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 23-20, 53% + 93 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 30-14, 68% + 1330 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-2, 60% + 73 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 3-2, 60% + 73
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