The Hurricanes will play the Capitals on Friday, December 20th, 2024. 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
The Carolina Hurricanes will be taking on the Washington Capitals on Friday, December 20th, 2024 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2024-25 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 2024-25 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Carolina Hurricanes currently have a 97.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals head into this game with a 97.67 power ranking.
- Away Carolina Hurricanes - With the NHL season now underway, the Carolina Hurricanes have a 7-6-1 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins. The Carolina Hurricanes now rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals possess a 9-4-2 record as a home team. That record ranks them 5th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Carolina Hurricanes rank 6th (112) for goals scored in the 2024-25 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Washington Capitals, currently rank 3rd (118) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Carolina Hurricanes rank 19th (87) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Washington Capitals have given up 83 goals this season, ranking them 23rd 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 Carolina Hurricanes have a 0-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals owning a 0-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Carolina Hurricanes have a 20-10-1 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 21-8-2 so far in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...Carolina and Washington clash in a magical battle on Friday night...
The Hurricanes with a 20-10-1 record face the Capitals with 21-8-2...
Carolina holds a 0.645 win percentage while Washington has a 0.677 win percentage...
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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 -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Capitals are the +130 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Carolina Hurricanes are -1.5 +155 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Capitals are +1.5 -190 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hurricanes
Capitals
12/20/24 7:08pm EST | -155+130 |
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $130 at +130 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 43.48%.
- Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $64.52 at -155 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 60.78%.
Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Hurricanes
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/20/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -160No +120Bet |
Hurricanes
Total Goals
CAR at WSH 12/20/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1403 u +100Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
CAR at WSH 12/20/24 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1352.5 u -105Bet |
Martin Necas
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at WSH 12/20/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 34 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 0.676 | 48 | 23 | 125 | 89 | +36.0 | 11-4-2 | 12-5-0 | 0-0 | 6-3-1 | L1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 34 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 0.618 | 43 | 21 | 118 | 96 | +22.0 | 13-4-0 | 8-8-1 | 0-1 | 5-5-0 | L1 |
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 | +800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +1800 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 Friday, December 20th, 2024 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 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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