<p>The NHL regular season continues with the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Washington Capitals. The game will be held at the Capital One Arena on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.</p> <p>Carolina comes into the game with a strong record of 33-15-5. They are ranked first in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. On the other hand, the Capitals hold a record of 26-22-7 and sit fifth in the same division. Both teams aim to add another win to their season records.</p> <h2>Hurricanes vs Capitals Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals</li><li>Venue: Capital One Arena</li><li>Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (+155), Washington Capitals +1.5 (-188), Carolina Hurricanes MoneyLine -162, Washington Capitals MoneyLine +136, Over/Under 6.0 (-118/-103)</li></ul> <h2>Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview</h2> <p>The Carolina Hurricanes have been strong in their recent games. They secured a win against the Utah Mammoth with a 5-4 score. Andrei Svechnikov was a key player with 2 goals and 1 assist in that game.</p> <p>In an away game against the Ottawa Senators, the Hurricanes won 4-1. Despite having fewer shots on goal, they were efficient with their chances. Seth Jarvis contributed with a goal and an assist.</p> <p>Earlier, the Hurricanes faced the Chicago Blackhawks and lost 4-3. Jaccob Slavin assisted on a goal, and Jackson Blake added a goal. This game showed the Hurricanes can compete closely with tough opponents.</p> <h2>Washington Capitals Team Preview</h2> <p>The Washington Capitals have been on a rollercoaster in recent games. They secured a narrow 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Key players like Jakob Chychrun shined with three assists, while Dylan Strome added a goal and an assist.</p> <p>In a tough game against the Seattle Kraken, the Capitals lost 5-1. Alex Ovechkin was the lone goal scorer for the team. The Capitals were outshot, managing only 20 shots on goal compared to the Kraken's 32.</p> <p>Against the Edmonton Oilers, the Capitals scored five times but fell short, losing 6-5. Connor McMichael and Justin Sourdif each contributed a goal and an assist. The Capitals' defense struggled, allowing 40 shots on goal.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Carolina Hurricanes are favored to win against the Washington Capitals. With a moneyline of -162, the Hurricanes have been strong in goaltending, ranking 4th in goals against. The Capitals, with a moneyline of +136, have been less effective in defense. The projected score is 4-2 in favor of the Hurricanes, making them the recommended pick to win straight up.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Hurricanes ranking 5th in goals and the Capitals ranking 9th. However, with the Hurricanes' strong defense, the projected total score is 6. Betting on the under at -103 is recommended, as the game is likely to stay right around this line.</p>

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