Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Odds

The Hurricanes will play the Capitals on Thursday, May 15th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2025 NHL playoffs continue, featuring a big game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals on Thursday, May 15th, 2025. Below, you'll find some useful stats from the regular season that may be helpful as you handicap this matchup. After that, we've gathered the best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets from our licensed and legal sports betting partners.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Carolina Hurricanes ended their 2024-25 NHL regular season with a 92.33 power ranking. The Washington Capitals start this game with a 97.00 power ranking. In most cases, the team with the higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking will be the moneyline favorite, with some exceptions depending on the particular playoff matchup.
  • Away Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes step on the ice with 16-21-4 regular season record as an away team, a result that ranks them 9th in the league for away team wins. As a side note, the Carolina Hurricanes ranked 5th during the regular season for away team losses.
  • Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals skated to the playoffs with a 26-9-6 record as a home team, which put them 6th in the league for home team wins during the regular season. Interestingly, they wound up 13th for home team losses.
  • Goals Scored - The Carolina Hurricanes ranked 8th (266) for goals scored, with the Washington Capitals ultimately ranking 2nd (288) in the league for goals scored during the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
  • Goals Against - Keep tabs on the health of the goalies and defensive players as the 2025 playoffs continue. The Carolina Hurricanes ranked 20th (233) in the league for goals allowed during the regular season. But the Washington Capitals allowed 232 goals during the regular season, resulting in a 21st overall league ranking.
  • Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. At the end of the regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes had a 0-3 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals finishing up with a 2-3 shootout record.
  • Team Records - The Carolina Hurricanes had a 47-30-5 record and the Washington Capitals tallied a 51-22-9 at the conclusion of 2024-25 NHL regular season.

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Hear ye, hear ye! The thrilling clash of Hurricanes and Capitals approaches...May 15, 2025...

Carolina Hurricanes, with a 47-30-5 regular season standing, face Washington Capitals, 51-22-9...

Hurricanes finished with 0.573 win percentage, 99 points. Capitals with 0.622 win percentage, 111 points...

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Best Hurricanes at Capitals Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Washington Capitals
Favorite

Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are the -165 moneyline favorite. Risk $165 to win $100 on the Carolina Hurricanes at BetMGM. The Washington Capitals are the +143 underdog at BetRivers. Risk $100 to win $143 on the Washington Capitals. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 5.5 goals. Risk $100 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 5.5 goals. Risk $120 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Puck Line Betting Odds
Underdog

Washington Capitals
Favorite

Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes have a -1.5 +155 puck line at BetRivers PA. They are the puck line favorite in this matchup. The Washington Capitals have a +1.5 -185 puck line at BetMGM PA. The Washington Capitals are the puck line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals NHL game on Thursday, May 15th, 2025?

The Carolina Hurricanes are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Capitals are the +143 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.

What is the over-under total line for the Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals NHL game on Thursday, May 15th, 2025?

The best over line is 5.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 5.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the puck line for the Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals NHL game on Thursday, May 15th, 2025?

The Carolina Hurricanes are -1.5 +155 puck line favorites at BetRivers, while the Washington Capitals are +1.5 -185 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.

NHL Odds Example

NHL Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Hurricanes
Capitals
5/15/25 7:08pm EDT
-165+140
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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $140 at +140 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 41.67%.
  • Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $60.61 at -165 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 62.26%.

Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals Prop Bets

NHL Prop Bets
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Hurricanes
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
5/15/25 7:08pm EDT
Yes -130No -105Bet
Hurricanes
Total Goals
CAR at WSH
5/15/25 7:08pm EDT
3 o -1253 u -110Bet
Capitals
Total Goals
CAR at WSH
5/15/25 7:08pm EDT
2.5 o -1022.5 u -135Bet
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at WSH
5/15/25 7:08pm EDT
Yes +6600Bet
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Seth Jarvis
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at WSH
5/15/25 7:08pm EDT
Yes +8000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 NHL Regular Season Standings - Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals
Team GP W L OTL wPct Pts ROW GF GA Diff Home Away SO L10 Strk
z - Washington Capitals82512290.62211149288232+56.026-9-625-13-32-34-6-0L1
x - Carolina Hurricanes82473050.5739947266233+33.031-9-116-21-40-33-6-1L3

Carolina Hurricanes & Washington Capitals Futures Odds

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Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Odds
2024-25 Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Odds

Team
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Hurricanes
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Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds

No Stanley Cup TM Washington Capitals YR: futures available

Carolina Hurricanes & Washington Capitals Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals NHL Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Game.

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