Capitals vs. Ducks NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Jan. 5

The Washington Capitals (21-15-6) host the Anaheim Ducks (21-17-3) on Monday, Jan. 5, with both teams coming off a loss. The sportsbooks have made the Capitals solid favorites at -135 on the moneyline, and the Ducks are at +114.

Washington fell short in a shootout at home its last time out on Jan. 3 against the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2, losing the shootout 3-2 to seal the defeat. Six Capitals skaters recorded one point each, including Matt Roy (one assist) and Trevor van Riemsdyk (one assist).

Anaheim played at home its last time out on Jan. 2, and lost 5-2 against the Minnesota Wild. Four Ducks skaters recorded one point each in that matchup, including Troy Terry (one goal) and Mason McTavish (one assist).

Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Monday's game.

Capitals vs. Ducks Predictions & Pick

For predictions on the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks, computer-derived moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, based on data from Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Capitals 4 - Ducks 3
• Pick OU: Over 6.5 (Dunkel projecting 6.95 goals)
  

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Capitals vs. Ducks Moneylines

Snag a look below at the most recent moneylines for the Capitals-Ducks matchup.

• Favorite: Capitals (-135)
• Underdog: Ducks (+114)

Capitals Betting Insights

• The Capitals have been victorious in 17 of their 29 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (58.6%).
• Washington is 9-8 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter (52.9% win percentage).
• The Capitals' implied moneyline win probability is 57.4% in this contest.
• Washington's games this season have gone over this matchup's total of 6.5 goals 18 times.

Ducks Betting Insights

• The Ducks have won 15, or 51.7%, of the 29 games they have played as an underdog this season.
• This season Anaheim has won nine of its 16 games, or 56.2%, when it's the underdog by at least +114 on the moneyline.
• Oddsmakers have implied, given the moneyline set for this matchup, that the Ducks have a 46.7% chance to win.
• Anaheim has played 27 games this season that finished with more than 6.5 goals.

Capitals Key Stats

• Washington's 135 total goals (3.2 per game) make it the eighth-highest scoring team in the NHL.
• The Capitals have allowed 116 total goals (2.8 per game), ranking eighth in league play for the fewest goals against.
• Its +19 goal differential is the fifth-best in the league.
• The 19 power-play goals the Capitals have scored this season (on 120 power-play chances) rank 27th in the NHL.
• Washington's 15.83% power-play conversion rate ranks 30th in the league.
• The Capitals have recorded one shorthanded goal this season (26th among NHL teams).
• Washington kills 76.34% of opponent power plays, the 27th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
• Washington wins 48.9% of its faceoffs to rank 22nd in the NHL.
• The Capitals make 11% of their shots (13th in the league).

Ducks Key Stats

• With 135 goals (3.3 per game), Anaheim has the league's eighth-best offense.
• The Ducks give up 3.6 goals per game (146 in total), 32nd in the NHL.
• Its -11 goal differential ranks 24th in the league.
• The Ducks have 22 power-play goals (on 130 chances), 19th in the NHL.
• Anaheim has the league's 24th-ranked power-play percentage (16.92%).
• This season, the Ducks have six shorthanded goals (second in league).
• The 75.56% penalty-kill percentage of Anaheim is 29th in the NHL.
• Anaheim is 27th in faceoff win rate in the NHL (47%).
• The 10.7% shooting percentage of the Ducks is 15th in the league.