The Hurricanes will play the Capitals on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 5:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals. The puck hits the ice on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Carolina Hurricanes currently have a 98.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Washington Capitals heading into this matchup with a 92.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes have a 14-7-3 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Carolina Hurricanes now rank 9th for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals start this game with a 14-10-3 record as a home team. That puts them 8th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes rank 5th (185) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Washington Capitals, currently rank 11th (175) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Carolina Hurricanes rank 19th (154) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Washington Capitals, they've given up 167 goals this season, ranking them 13th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Carolina Hurricanes have a 4-3 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals owning a 1-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Carolina Hurricanes have a 33-15-5 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 26-22-7 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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As we venture towards the clash between Hurricanes and Capitals... we see two teams with different fortunes this season... Carolina stands tall with a 0.623 win percentage... while Washington struggles with a 0.473 win percentage... (check stats and standing before the game begins).
In this crucial matchup, Carolina aims to extend their winning streak... while Washington seeks to turn their season around with a victory... The Hurricanes have shown dominance on the ice... with 71 points to their name, they are a force to be reckoned with... (review each team's stats and standing before the game begins).
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Best Hurricanes at Capitals Odds
| Underdog Washington Capitals | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Washington Capitals | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Capitals are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Carolina Hurricanes are -1.5 +130 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Capitals are +1.5 -155 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hurricanes
Capitals
1/31/26 5:08pm EST | -190+155 |
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $155 at +155 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 39.22%.
- Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $52.63 at -190 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 65.52%.
Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
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Hurricanes
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/31/26 5:08pm EST | Yes -220No +160Bet |
Hurricanes
Total Goals
CAR at WSH 1/31/26 5:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1353.5 u -102Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
CAR at WSH 1/31/26 5:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1452.5 u +105Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at WSH 1/31/26 5:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Andrei Svechnikov
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at WSH 1/31/26 5:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Sebastian Aho
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at WSH 1/31/26 5:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Seth Jarvis
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at WSH 1/31/26 5:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 53 | 33 | 15 | 5 | 0.623 | 71 | 29 | 185 | 154 | +31.0 | 19-8-2 | 14-7-3 | 4-3 | 7-1-2 | W2 |
| Washington Capitals | 55 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 0.473 | 59 | 25 | 175 | 167 | +8.0 | 14-10-3 | 12-12-4 | 1-5 | 3-6-1 | W1 |
Carolina Hurricanes & Washington Capitals Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hurricanes | +750 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +4500 Bet |
Carolina Hurricanes & Washington Capitals Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at 5:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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