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Read Article Capitals vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Carolina Predicted to Win Monday's NHL Matchup [5/12/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Monday's Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes matchup.
The Carolina Hurricanes will square off with the Washington Capitals in the 2025 NHL Playoffs at Lenovo Center on Monday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Washington-Carolina game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Hurricanes are likely to win, with a probability of 64%, compared to the Capitals' 36%."
For expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Capitals vs. Hurricanes predictions page.
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Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Capitals and Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 64% chance of defeating the Capitals.
According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Capitals vs. Hurricanes Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Capitals | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-120) | -1.5 (+108) |
| Moneyline | +200 | -235 |
| Total | o5.5 (+105) | u5.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Capitals vs. Hurricanes Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Capitals vs. Hurricanes matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Washington's Alex Ovechkin is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Ovechkin a 6.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Lenovo Center, while the Capitals star is a 32.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 6.8% |
| Tom Wilson | 5.7% |
| Dylan Strome | 5.4% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 6.7% |
| Sebastian Aho | 6.7% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 6.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 32.9% |
| Dylan Strome | 27.6% |
| Tom Wilson | 26.2% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 34.0% |
| Seth Jarvis | 33.7% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 31.8% |
Caps vs. Canes Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Monday's game between the Hurricanes and Capitals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is the National Hockey League's annual elimination tournament to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Capitals and Hurricanes, reached the 2025 NHL Playoffs, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Monday's Capitals vs. Hurricanes matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Washington vs. Carolina picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Capitals on Monday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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