The Carolina Hurricanes are solid 62 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 90.7% compared to the Hurricanes goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 90.1%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Jeremy Swayman 29, Sergei Bobrovsky 22 SHOTS: David Pastrnak 4.8, Matthew Tkachuk 3.9 GOALS: David Pastrnak 0.55, Sam Reinhart 0.48 PTS: David Pastrnak has a 53% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Matthew Tkachuk has a 60% 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 | 26-18, 59% 697 | Record at Home | 35-10, 78% 827 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| VS Carolina Hurricanes | 3-4, 43% -33 | VS Washington Capitals | 4-3, 57% -36 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 19-16, 54% 483 | vs Team .500 or Better | 16-19, 46% -745 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 13-8, 62% 808 | Record As Home Favorite | 35-10, 78% 827 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 49-28, 64% -2901 | After 1 or More Days Off | 44-30, 59% -5298 | Washington Capitals |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Carolina Hurricanes | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 2-4, 33% -235 | Record at Home | 5-1, 83% 127 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| VS Carolina Hurricanes | 1-2, 33% -40 | VS Washington Capitals | 2-1, 67% 32 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 1-5, 17% -340 | vs Team .500 or Better | 3-2, 60% -25 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Record As Road Underdog | 0-1, 0% -100 | Record As Home Favorite | 5-1, 83% 127 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 6-5, 55% -674 | After 1 or More Days Off | 7-3, 70% -670 | Carolina Hurricanes |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Carolina Hurricanes | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 24-20, 55% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 20-25, 44% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-2, 67% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-3, 50% Over | N/A |
| 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 | 39-29, 57% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 33-37, 47% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 24-20, 55% -252 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 17-28, 38% -1628 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 4-2, 67% +137 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 2-4, 33% -221
MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 22-22, 50% -431 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 29-16, 64% +-156 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 2-4, 33% -271 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 5-1, 83% +127
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 23-21, 52% -7 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 30-15, 67% + 1230 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-3, 50% -27 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 3-3, 50% -27
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