The Ducks will play the Capitals on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 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 Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals. The puck hits the ice on Monday, January 5th, 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 Anaheim Ducks currently have a 89.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Washington Capitals heading into this matchup with a 94.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Anaheim Ducks - The Anaheim Ducks have a 9-9-2 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Anaheim Ducks now rank 4th for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals start this game with a 12-7-3 record as a home team. That puts them 4th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Anaheim Ducks rank 4th (139) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Washington Capitals, currently rank 7th (135) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Anaheim Ducks rank 1st (146) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Washington Capitals, they've given up 121 goals this season, ranking them 11th 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 Anaheim Ducks have a 4-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals owning a 0-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Anaheim Ducks have a 21-17-3 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 21-15-6 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Ducks clash with Capitals on Monday night...
Anaheim Ducks 21-17-3, Washington Capitals 21-15-6 in the standings...
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Win percentages: Ducks 0.512, Capitals 0.500...
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Best Ducks at Capitals Odds
| Underdog Anaheim Ducks | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Anaheim Ducks are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -130 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $130 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 +105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $105 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +165 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Anaheim Ducks are +1.5 -200 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Ducks
Capitals
1/05/26 7:08pm EST | +115-140 |
- Anaheim Ducks bettors risk $100 to win $115 at +115 odds. The implied probability for Anaheim Ducks is 46.51%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $71.43 at -140 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 58.33%.
Anaheim Ducks at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
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Ducks
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/05/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -235No +175Bet |
Ducks
Total Goals
ANA at WSH 1/05/26 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
ANA at WSH 1/05/26 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1153.5 u -120Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
ANA at WSH 1/05/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +3500Bet |
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Dylan Strome
To Score 3 Goals
ANA at WSH 1/05/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Washington Capitals | 59 | 29 | 23 | 7 | 0.492 | 65 | 28 | 189 | 177 | +12.0 | 17-10-3 | 12-13-4 | 1-5 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 56 | 30 | 23 | 3 | 0.536 | 63 | 24 | 185 | 195 | -10.0 | 17-8-1 | 13-15-2 | 6-0 | 8-2-0 | W2 |
Anaheim Ducks & 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.
Anaheim Ducks Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Ducks | +8000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +5500 Bet |
Anaheim Ducks & 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 Anaheim Ducks 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 Monday, January 5th, 2026 at 7:08 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 Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Anaheim Ducks 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.