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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Prediction: Carolina Predicted to Win Tuesday's NHL Matchup [5/6/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Tuesday's Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals matchup.
The Washington Capitals will square off with the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2025 NHL Playoffs at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Carolina-Washington game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Hurricanes with a win probability of 54%, compared to 46% for the Capitals."
For further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Hurricanes vs. Capitals predictions page.
Caps vs. Canes Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL Playoffs game between the Hurricanes and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 54% chance of defeating the Capitals.
According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hurricanes | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+185) | +1.5 (-220) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +114 |
| Total | o5.5 (-130) | u5.5 (+114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Hurricanes vs. Capitals matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Hurricanes vs. Capitals Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Carolina's Seth Jarvis is most likely to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Jarvis a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 36.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 7.5% |
| Sebastian Aho | 6.3% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 5.5% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 6.5% |
| Dylan Strome | 6.0% |
| Tom Wilson | 4.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 36.2% |
| Sebastian Aho | 33.8% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 29.4% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 33.9% |
| Dylan Strome | 28.8% |
| Tom Wilson | 26.3% |
Canes vs. Caps Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Tuesday's game between the Capitals and Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the NHL to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Hurricanes and Capitals, made the NHL Playoffs 2025, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round of the NHL Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's full preview of Tuesday's Hurricanes vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Carolina vs. Washington picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Capitals on Tuesday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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