The Carolina Hurricanes are heavy 67.4 percent favorites over the Washington Capitals. The Hurricanes are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +6 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 30 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Capitals. The Hurricanes goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.3% compared to the Capitals goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 87.9%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Logan Thompson 27, Pyotr Kochetkov 21 SHOTS: Jakob Chychrun 3.1, Andrei Svechnikov 2.9 GOALS: Alex Tuch 0.54, Sebastian Aho 0.58 PTS: Dylan Strome has a 47% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Sebastian Aho has a 59% 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 | 1-1, 50% 21 | Record at Home | 1-2, 33% -172 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| VS Carolina Hurricanes | 1-0, 100% 121 | VS Washington Capitals | 0-1, 0% -100 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 3-2, 60% 54 | vs Team .500 or Better | 0-1, 0% -100 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 1-1, 50% 21 | Record As Home Favorite | 1-2, 33% -172 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 3-1, 75% -112 | After 1 or More Days Off | 3-2, 60% -356 | Carolina Hurricanes |
LAST SEASON: We advise focusing on these trends in the first month of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Washington Capitals
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Carolina Hurricanes | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 27-20, 57% 230 | Record at Home | 23-18, 56% 506 | N/A |
| VS Carolina Hurricanes | 3-1, 75% 75 | VS Washington Capitals | 1-3, 25% -173 | N/A |
| vs Team Under .500 | 31-11, 74% 623 | vs Team .500 or Better | 21-28, 43% -367 | N/A |
| Record As Road Underdog | 7-3, 70% 477 | Record As Home Favorite | 13-13, 50% -244 | N/A |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 62-33, 65% -5932 | After 1 or More Days Off | 35-47, 43% -3593 | N/A |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Carolina Hurricanes | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 1-1, 50% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 2-2, 50% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 1-1, 50% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 2-2, 50% 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 | 3-1, 75% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 2-0, 100% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 1-1, 50% -24 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 0-3, 0% -300 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 1-1, 50% -24
MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 1-1, 50% -24 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 1-2, 33% +-172 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 1-1, 50% -24 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 1-2, 33% -172
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 1-1, 50% -9 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 3-0, 100% + 273 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 1-1, 50% -9 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 3-0, 100% + 273
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