Hurricanes vs Capitals Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 1

NHL action on Tuesday includes the Carolina Hurricanes facing the Washington Capitals.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NHL moneyline insights you need to know.

Hurricanes vs Capitals Game Info

• Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5) vs. Washington Capitals (51-22-9)
• Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Capital One Arena -- Washington, District of Columbia
• Coverage: ESPN

Hurricanes vs Capitals Odds

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Hurricanes vs Capitals Prediction & Pick

All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Capitals win (53.8%)

Hurricanes vs Capitals Puck Line

• The Capitals are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Hurricanes. The Capitals are -260 to cover the spread, and the Hurricanes are +205.

Hurricanes vs Capitals Over/Under

• The Hurricanes-Capitals matchup on May 6 has been given an over/under of 5.5 goals. The over is -122 and the under is +100.

Hurricanes vs Capitals Moneyline

• The moneyline numbers for Hurricanes vs. Capitals reveal Carolina as the favorite (-125) and Washington as the underdog (+104) despite being the home team.

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