The Washington Capitals are set to reclaim balance in their series against the Carolina Hurricanes during Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, following a tough overtime loss where Jaccob Slavin shone as the hero for Carolina with a vital goal, giving them a 2-1 win.

The match kicks off at 7 p.m. ET at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.. In the betting landscape, Carolina leads as a -168 favorite, while Washington stands as a +141 underdog, with the total goals scored set at 5.5.

Before placing any bets, check out the analysis from SportsLine’s reliable model, which predicts intriguing outcomes based on extensive simulations.

Best Bets for Capitals vs. Hurricanes

• Capitals +1.5 (-180)
  The model forecasts a competitive match, reflecting on the last encounters where the winning margin was merely one goal. With Carolina’s dominant performance in shots during Game 1, the Capitals look to rally back, especially leveraging home advantage.

• Under 5.5 (-102)
  The under has surfaced in four of the last six playoff matches for both teams, with both teams’ starting goalies performing exceptionally during their postseason outings. Hence, the defensive prowess of the Capitals, mainly led by Slavin, is anticipated to play a significant part in maintaining a lower scoreline.

Additional Bets

• Sebastian Aho 1+ assists (+114)
  After a balanced start to the playoffs, Aho is anticipated to make his mark against the Capitals, having previously recorded multiple assists in regular-season encounters.

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