Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 5/6/2025 7:00 PM EDT

We have your Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Washington Capitals hit the road to face the Carolina Hurricanes.

Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Hurricanes -125 | Capitals +105
Best Spread Odds: Hurricanes -1.5 (+200) | Capitals +1.5 (-240)
Best Total Odds: Over 6 (-110) | Under 6 (-110)

Game Info

Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM EDT
Location: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
TV: -

Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals face off in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Hurricanes enter this game as slight favorites, boasting a strong record when playing as moneyline favorites (-125 or shorter), winning 63.5% of such games this season. Meanwhile, the Capitals have been formidable at home, making this a tightly contested battle. Carolina will look to leverage their offensive depth, with 11 players scoring at least one goal in their previous series, while Washington will rely on their home-ice advantage and defensive resilience to counter the Hurricanes' attack.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their last 12 meetings, the Hurricanes hold an 8-4 record against the Capitals. However, Carolina has struggled on the road recently, going 1-7 in their last 8 away games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games against Washington, suggesting a high-scoring affair could be on the cards.

Pick: Hurricanes Moneyline (-125)

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The Hurricanes' depth and offensive firepower give them the edge in this matchup. While Washington has been strong at home, Carolina's ability to generate scoring opportunities across multiple lines makes them a solid pick to win outright. The Capitals' recent struggles against Carolina further bolster this pick.

Top Player Prop Picks

1. Sebastian Aho Over 0.5 Goals (+150)

Aho has been a key offensive contributor for the Hurricanes, and his ability to find the back of the net in critical moments makes this a strong play. With Washington's defense likely focused on containing Carolina's top line, Aho could capitalize on scoring opportunities.

2. Alex Ovechkin Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-120)

Ovechkin remains the focal point of Washington's offense, and his high shot volume is a consistent trend. Against a Hurricanes team that allows a fair number of shots, Ovechkin should have no trouble hitting this mark.

3. Brent Burns Over 0.5 Assists (+125)

Burns has been a reliable playmaker for Carolina, especially on the power play. His ability to set up scoring chances from the blue line makes this prop an attractive option, particularly in a game that could see plenty of special teams action.

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