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Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Hurricanes vs Capitals NHL Odds
Looking for Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals free hockey plays & NHL Odds? NHL betting sees the Hurricanes taking on the Capitals on Monday, January 13th at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NHL Hockey games all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NHL hockey predictions like this Hurricanes Capitals matchup.
NHL Handicapping Analysis
(27-16-2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals (30-11-5)
Date: Monday, January 13th
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Hurricanes +115 | Capitals -135
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Capitals -1.5
NHL Betting Total: 6.5
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The Washington Capitals are on a rare 2-game losing streak as they get set to host Carolina on Monday. The Capitals are still sitting pretty though with 65 points, tied for the most in the NHL.
The Carolina Hurricanes are trending in the opposite direction ahead of this meeting, having won three in a row. Carolina has actually won 5 of their last 7 and sit 9 points back from Washington in the Metropolitan.
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One of Carolina’s wins over their recent run came against these Capitals, a 6-4 win on December 28th. The ‘Canes also have a loss to Washington recently though, a 3-4 defeat on January 3rd.
Carolina Hurricanes
One of the big issues Carolina faces on Monday is going on the road for the 1st time in the last 7 games. The Hurricanes have been at home since a December 27th loss against the Rangers in New York.
Interestingly enough Carolina’s win over the Capitals on December 28th came on leg two of a back-to-back. The 6-4 win over the Capitals was just the 2nd time over the last 7 games that Carolina had scored more than 3 goals.
The ‘Canes do have a top 10 scoring offense in the league but haven’t needed much scoring lately after back-to-back shutouts. Those have been by two different goaltenders as well, a true credit to Carolina’s top 10 defense.
Petr Mrazek is probable in net Monday, trying to prove his SO over Arizona wasn’t a fluke. Mrazek gave up 4 goals in 4 of 6 starts prior to his last outing.
Washington Capitals
Washington is by no means a sure thing on Monday. They are ‘only’ a -135 favorite and have lost two straight. On Saturday the Capitals fell 1-5 to one of the worst teams in the NHL New Jersey, as -293 favorites.
The Caps do have a solid 13-5-4 record at Capital One Arena this season, but also lost 3-4 to the Islanders at home on New Year’s Eve as -172 favorites.
The big question for Todd Reirden’s team is what offense shows up on Monday. The Caps netted 15 goals over a recent 3-game win streak, but have scored only 3 total in the last 2 games.
Braden Holtby started for Washington on Saturday, serving up 4 goals to the Devils on just 21 shots. Holtby has lost 5 of the last 6 and it looks like the Capitals may turn to Ilya Samsonov for the meeting with Carolina.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Hurricanes are 7-1 last 8 Monday games
- Hurricanes are 5-2 last 7 overall
- Capitals are 5-2 last 7 home games
- Capitals are 27-12 last 39 overall
- Capitals are 1-8 last 9 Monday games
- Hurricanes are 4-11 last 15 in Washington
Free Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals NHL Prediction:
The total for Monday’s game is 6.5, meaning there could be some struggles in net for both teams. Mrazek has struggled but Samsonov has picked up the win in his last 7 decisions. That gives the Caps the edge.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Capitals -135
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