The Capitals will play the Ducks on Friday, December 5th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 10:08 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
The Washington Capitals will be taking on the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, December 5th, 2025 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2025-26 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Capitals currently have a 98.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks head into this game with a 94.67 power ranking.
- Away Washington Capitals - With the NHL season now underway, the Washington Capitals have a 8-4-1 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. The Washington Capitals now rank 7th for away team losses.
- Home Anaheim Ducks - The Anaheim Ducks possess a 9-4-0 record as a home team. That record ranks them 2nd in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Washington Capitals rank 2nd (98) for goals scored in the 2025-26 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Anaheim Ducks, currently rank 3rd (96) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Washington Capitals rank 21st (71) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Anaheim Ducks have given up 91 goals this season, ranking them 7th 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. Currently, the Washington Capitals have a 0-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Anaheim Ducks owning a 2-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Washington Capitals have a 17-9-2 record and the Anaheim Ducks hold a 16-10-1 so far in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hocus pocus...Friday night hockey showdown...Capitals vs Ducks, let's roll!
In the midst of the 2025-26 NHL season, both teams are hungry...Capitals with 17-9-2 record, Ducks with 16-10-1, who will prevail?
Capitals boast a 0.607 win percentage, Ducks not far behind with 0.593...tight matchup ahead.
Before puck drop, analyze the odds...see prop bets below...consider placing a bet...
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Best Capitals at Ducks Odds
| Underdog Anaheim Ducks | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| 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 +118 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -125 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $125 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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Game |
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Capitals
Ducks
12/05/25 10:08pm EST | -140+118 |
- Anaheim Ducks bettors risk $100 to win $118 at +118 odds. The implied probability for Anaheim Ducks is 45.87%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $71.43 at -140 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 58.33%.
Washington Capitals at Anaheim Ducks Prop Bets
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Capitals
Ducks
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/05/25 10:08pm EST | Yes -235No +170Bet |
Ducks
Total Goals
WSH at ANA 12/05/25 10:08pm EST | 3 o -1183 u -115Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
WSH at ANA 12/05/25 10:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1153.5 u -120Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at ANA 12/05/25 10:08pm EST | Yes +3000Bet |
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Chris Kreider
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at ANA 12/05/25 10:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Cutter Gauthier
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at ANA 12/05/25 10:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Leo Carlsson
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at ANA 12/05/25 10:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Tom Wilson
To Score 3 Goals
WSH at ANA 12/05/25 10:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Anaheim Ducks | 34 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 0.588 | 42 | 16 | 121 | 112 | +9.0 | 11-4-0 | 9-8-2 | 4-0 | 5-4-1 | OT1 |
| Washington Capitals | 33 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0.545 | 40 | 18 | 106 | 88 | +18.0 | 10-5-2 | 8-6-2 | 0-4 | 6-2-2 | L2 |
Washington Capitals & Anaheim Ducks 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.
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +1800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Ducks | +5500 Bet |
Washington Capitals & Anaheim Ducks 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 Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks 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 Friday, December 5th, 2025 at 10:08 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 Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks 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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