Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/5

The Washington Capitals will take on the Anaheim Ducks in an NHL regular season game. The game will be held at the Honda Center on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

The Capitals, led by head coach Spencer Carbery, have a season record of 17-9-2. They are ranked first in both the Eastern Metropolitan Division and the conference. The Ducks, coached by Joel Quenneville, have a record of 16-10-1 and sit at the top of the Western Pacific Division.

Capitals vs Ducks Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Washington Capitals vs. Anaheim Ducks
• Venue: Honda Center
• Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
• Betting Odds: Washington Capitals MoneyLine -139, Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine +118

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals are on a winning streak, with victories in their last five games. They recently beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1, showing strong offensive power. Ryan Leonard stood out with two goals and two assists in that game.

In their game against the Los Angeles Kings, the Capitals won 3-1. Tom Wilson scored one of the goals and had a solid presence on the ice. Alex Ovechkin also contributed with two assists, keeping the team in control.

The Capitals’ defensive play has been strong, allowing only one goal against the New York Islanders. Charlie Lindgren has been reliable in the net, making key saves. The team’s top skaters, including Jakob Chychrun and Connor McMichael, continue to perform well.

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are coming off a tough game against the Utah Mammoth, where they lost 0-7. They managed 27 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net. The Ducks had 22 hits and 13 blocks in the game.

In their previous game against the St. Louis Blues, the Ducks secured a win by a score of 4-1. The team recorded 26 shots on goal and did well defensively with 22 blocks. Pavel Mintyukov, Mason McTavish, and Chris Kreider each contributed a goal in that game.

Looking at individual performances, Leo Carlsson has been a key player with 36 points this season. Cutter Gauthier has also been productive, scoring 15 goals and adding 15 assists. In goal, Lukas Dostal has been the mainstay, recording 11 wins in 17 games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Washington Capitals are favored with odds of -139. The Capitals have strong skater stats, ranking 2nd in goals and 5th in assists this season. The projected score is Capitals 4, Ducks 3, making the Capitals a solid pick to win straight up.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 6.5 goals with the over at -112. Both teams have shown offensive capabilities, with the Capitals scoring 98 goals and the Ducks scoring 94 goals this season. The projected total is 7 goals, so the recommendation is to go with the over.