Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 4/2/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-196) Hurricanes (+162)

PNC Arena is where the Carolina Hurricanes (45-24-4) will try to beat the Washington Capitals (47-17-9) on Wednesday. The moneyline on this matchup has Washington at -196 and Carolina is at +162. The total has been set at 6.

The Washington Capitals were on the losing side of the ice with a 8-5 defeat to the Sabres in their previous contest . The Capitals had a impressive offensive outing in this defeat. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 5 out of the 29 shots they looked to score on. Moreover, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to notch 1 goal. Washington accrued 12 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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At even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 155 goals while earning 222 when they are on offense. Washington Capitals opponents have earned 213 power play opportunities (12th in professional hockey) and have come away with 38 goals in those attempts. With regard to their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have notched 265 goals (1st in hockey) this season and have allowed 193. Washington has attempted 2,017 shots and holds a shot percentage of 13.1%. For the current campaign, they have 103 points and their points percentage comes in at .705. The Capitals so far have had 1,976 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .902. Washington has accounted for 197 power play opportunities and they have tallied 43 goals out of those advantages, earning them a percentage of 21.83%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Logan Thompson. For his professional hockey career, Thompson has compiled 82 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .603. His save percentage currently is .912 in his 6,027 mins played. Thompson has had 4,161 shots taken against him and has accrued 3,795 saves. The opposition has been able to score 366 goals against Thompson in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 3.64. He has compiled an overall mark of 87-37-17 and was named the starter in 136 games. Thompson has been involved in 145 contests during his professional hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Carolina faced the Islanders in a matchup where the Hurricanes ended up with the win by a tally of 6-4. The Hurricanes recorded 6 goals of the 30 shots on goal they tried. They had 4 power play attempts in this outing and scored 1 out of those attempts.

The Hurricanes are sitting with 197 goals at even strength and 41 goals (20th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. Carolina has attempted 2,312 shots (2nd in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.29%, while allowing the other team 1,824 shots. So far this season, the Carolina Hurricanes have earned 238 goals, 94 points, as well as a points percentage of .644. They have allowed 194 goals to be scored by way of 161 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 222 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 18.47%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 84.65% on the other teams 215 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.4%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Frederik Andersen defending the net. His opponents are averaging 2.63 goals/game and he has allowed 1,252 goals altogether. Andersen's quality start rate is 58.0% and he has made 289 quality starts in his professional career. He has started in 498 games and has played for a total of 28,608 minutes. Andersen has accumulated a career record of 307-132-52 and has participated in 512 contests. He has racked up 13,627 stops out of 14,879 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .916.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Carolina (+162)

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