Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/5

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The Anaheim Ducks travel to face the Washington Capitals at the Capital One Arena. The game is set for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Ducks hold a record of 21-17-3, placing them third in the Western Pacific Division. They are led by head coach Joel Quenneville. The Capitals, under head coach Spencer Carbery, have a record of 21-16-6 and stand fifth in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Ducks vs Capitals Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs. Washington Capitals
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Anaheim Ducks Puck Line: +1.5 (-200)
    • Washington Capitals Puck Line: -1.5 (+165)
    • Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine: +124
    • Washington Capitals MoneyLine: -148
    • Over/Under: 6.5
    • Over: +102
    • Under: -123
    • Favorite: Washington Capitals
    • Underdog: Anaheim Ducks

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Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks have faced challenges in their recent games. They have lost their last five games, including a tough 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. The Ducks struggled to convert on power plays, with no power play goals in that game.

Offensively, the Ducks have some key players contributing to their efforts. Troy Terry and Beckett Sennecke have been consistent with goals and assists. Mason McTavish and Cutter Gauthier also add depth to the lineup with their scoring abilities.

In goal, Lukas Dostal has been the primary netminder for the Ducks. He has played in 26 games with 13 wins and 625 saves. Petr Mrazek has also seen action, but the Ducks have yet to secure a shutout this season.

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have had a mix of wins and losses recently. In their last game against the Chicago Blackhawks, they lost 3-2. The team had 34 shots on goal and registered 23 hits.

In a game against the Ottawa Senators, the Capitals lost 4-3. They managed 29 shots on goal and scored one power play goal. Tom Wilson stood out with a goal and an assist.

Against the New York Rangers, the Capitals secured a 6-3 win. The team took 27 shots and blocked 21 shots. Tom Wilson and Justin Sourdif were key players with multiple goals.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, choose the Washington Capitals at -148 to win the game. The Capitals are favored and have a stronger defensive record with only 109 goals against, ranked 8th. The Ducks have allowed 139 goals, ranked 24th, which could give the Capitals an edge.

For the over/under pick, take the under 6.5 at -123. Both teams have shown some defensive strength, with the Capitals allowing fewer goals. The projected total may stay under 6.5 goals given these defensive stats.