The Carolina Hurricanes host the Washington Capitals, Thursday Mar 25, as the Canes try to avoid three straight losses. This is the sixth and final meeting between the Southeast Division rivals. Washington has won three of the first five games, but Carolina won the most recent meeting. NHL oddsmakers at BETUS.com have the Capitals as -170 moneyline favs over the Hurricanes (+150) with the over/under set at 6.5 goals . Be sure to get your Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Prediction in early at BETUS.com
The Capitals (49-14-6-4) have won seven of their last ten games and four of their last five road games. They are 22-10-4-2 on the road where they average 3.84 GAG and allow 3.00 GAG. They recently beat Pittsburgh 4-3 (SO) thanks to goals from Michael Knuble, Alexander Semin, Eric Fehr and Michael Knuble scored the final shootout goal for the win. Goalie Jose Theodore stopped 39 of 42 shots and is 8-2 in his last ten with a 2.80 GAA . Overall he’s 27-7-6 with a 2.76 GAA and a .912 SVPCT. The Capitals now have 108 points which ties their franchise record that was set last season. They are the only team to have secured a playoff berth already. Caps forward Alexander Semin has three goals in his last four games. The Canes beat the Caps 4-3 (OT) the last time they met in March. Eric Staal had a goal and set up Whitney's winner. Brett Carson and Chad LaRose also scored for Carolina.
The Hurricanes (30-34-5-4) have lost six of their last ten games and three of five at home. They are 19-15-1-2 at home where they average 3.00 GAG and allow 2.97 GAG. They recently lost in Tampa 2-3 (OT). They got goals from Erik Cole and Chad Larose. Goalie Manny Legace stopped 24 of 27 shots but gave up the overtime winner with 29 seconds left. Legace is 6-4 in his last ten with a 2.70 GAA. Legace is filling in for Cam Ward who is probable for tonight’s game due to back spasms. Overall Legace is 9-6-4 with a 2.77 GAA and a .905 SVPCT. While it's highly unlikely they'll make the playoffs, the Hurricanes, who were ravaged by injuries earlier this season, are 16-8-1 in their last 25 games . "We just have to try and do what we've done so well for a long time and put this loss behind us," Carolina coach Paul Maurice said. Rookie defenseman Jamie McBain has five points in his first four NHL contests with the Hurricanes.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
- Capitals are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in Carolina.
- Hurricanes are 6-0 in their last 6 games as a home underdog of +110 to +150.
- Hurricanes are 6-0 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Capitals are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes
When: Thursday Mar 25, 2009 7:00 PM ET
Line: BETUS.com
Pick: Capitals -170
Point-Spreads.com Washington Capitals vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Prediction
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