January 26, 2026 11:44 AM EST

NHL: Washington Capitals vs. Seattle Kraken 1/27/2026

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The Seattle Kraken are slight 50.3 percent favorites over the Washington Capitals. The Kraken are favored despite being projected for 27 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Capitals. The Kraken goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 88.9% compared to the Capitals goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.6%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Charlie Lindgren 24, Joey Daccord 25 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.7, Vince Dunn 2.5 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.61, Jordan Eberle 0.44 PTS: Dylan Strome has a 51% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Jared McCann has a 49% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Seattle Kraken

Washington CapitalsRECORDSeattle KrakenRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road11-15, 42% -453Record at Home12-14, 46% -240Seattle Kraken
VS Seattle Kraken1-0, 100% 64VS Washington Capitals0-1, 0% -100Washington Capitals
vs Team Under .50015-9, 62% 243vs Team .500 or Better8-19, 30% -1125Washington Capitals
Record as Road Favorite4-5, 44% -199Record as Home Underdog7-8, 47% -4Seattle Kraken
After 1 or More Days Off22-22, 50% -2711After 1 or More Days Off20-23, 47% -1292Seattle Kraken

PAST 30 DAYS

Washington CapitalsRECORDSeattle KrakenRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-6, 33% -313Record at Home5-4, 56% 64Seattle Kraken
VS Seattle Kraken0-0 No GamesVS Washington Capitals0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better2-6, 25% -461vs Team Under .5006-4, 60% 277Seattle Kraken
Record as Road Favorite1-2, 33% -123Record as Home Underdog3-2, 60% 96Seattle Kraken
After 1 or More Days Off6-8, 43% -867After 1 or More Days Off6-6, 50% -324Seattle Kraken

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Washington CapitalsRECORDSeattle KrakenRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD16-10, 62% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME15-10, 60% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS7-2, 78% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-2, 71% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-9, 64% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON0-0 No GamesOVER
Opp Averages <2.8 G at Home6-4, 60% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road19-22, 46% OVERUNDER

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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 11-15, 42% -700 Home Games: 12-14, 46% -277 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-6, 33% -390 Home Games: 6-3, 67% +252

MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 14-12, 54% -21 Home Games: 15-11, 58% 121 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 4-5, 44% -161 Home Games: 6-3, 67% +252

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 15-11, 58% + 265 Home Games: 18-8, 69% + 838 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 6-3, 67% + 246 Home Games: 6-3, 67% + 246

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