Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Capitals? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Capitals are favored by -1.5 against the Ducks.

ANAHEIM DUCKS VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington Capitals -1.5

This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:

• Based on projections, we have the Capitals coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
• Take the Capitals on the moneyline
• The Capitals should also cover at -1.5

Do the Ducks Have a Shot at a Road Win?

With a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, the Ducks are now 18-20-5 this season. Anaheim was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. The Ducks didn’t score until the 10:16 mark of the third period, when they were already down 3-0.

Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal but only managed two scores in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, with McTavish’s goal coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.

After a scoreless first two periods, the Ducks finally got on the board at 9:44 in the third. Anaheim recorded 16 offensive giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Ducks struggled early, giving up the first three goals, including two on the power play. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.

Will Washington Find a Way to Win at Home?

After a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 28-10-5. Washington had taken the lead in the first period, but Carolina responded with three unanswered goals to secure the win.

The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 6 goals resulted in a push. Washington, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of the Capitals’ goals came in the first period, but they couldn’t find the net again.

Washington’s offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Carolina. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime added his 2nd goal. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal but were plagued by 15 giveaways.

Both of Washington’s goals came in the first period, with Duhaime scoring at 19:49. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the season, and Dylan Strome recorded his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s power-play goal.

Defensively, the Capitals will be looking to bounce back after allowing 4 goals to Carolina in their last game. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but Washington’s defense struggled, giving up 44 shots on goal. They also had 16 blocks and 2 takeaways. The final goal they allowed was an empty netter with just 9 seconds left in the 3rd period.