Capitals vs. Hurricanes Predictions and Odds - Mar 18, 2022

The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals are scheduled to meet in the NHL at PNC Arena on Friday, with puck drop at 7:00PM EDT.

Dimers' top betting picks for Capitals vs. Hurricanes, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Capitals vs. Hurricanes?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Capitals-Hurricanes NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Hurricanes a 59% chance of defeating the Capitals.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hurricanes are -1.5 favorites versus the Capitals, with +145 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Capitals (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -165.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -165, which means you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Capitals at +145, where you can bet $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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According to DimersBOT, the Capitals (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Capitals vs. Hurricanes

• Puck Line: Capitals +1.5 at -165 with DraftKings Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Capitals at +145 with DraftKings Sportsbook (0.5% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6 at -105 with PointsBet (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Capitals moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Capitals vs. Hurricanes Betting Guide

Use our widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Washington vs. Carolina, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Capitals-Hurricanes matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Capitals vs. Hurricanes Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Hurricanes? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Capitals and Hurricanes.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Friday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Andrei Svechnikov is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Hurricanes.

DimersBOT gives Svechnikov an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 37.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 7.2% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 4.3% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 4.3% probability
• Tom Wilson: 4.0% probability
• Conor Sheary: 3.4% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Andrei Svechnikov: 8.2% probability
• Sebastian Aho: 7.8% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 6.5% probability
• Teuvo Teravainen: 4.9% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Washington Capitals

• Alex Ovechkin: 34.3% probability
• T.J. Oshie: 23.7% probability
• Evgeny Kuznetsov: 23.1% probability
• Tom Wilson: 22.3% probability
• Anthony Mantha: 19.5% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Andrei Svechnikov: 37.2% probability
• Sebastian Aho: 36.7% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 30.9% probability
• Teuvo Teravainen: 25.6% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 25.0% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Capitals vs. Hurricanes on Friday March 18, 2022.

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Capitals vs. Hurricanes 2022 Game Info

When do the Hurricanes play the Capitals?

• Date: Friday March 18, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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