Capitals at Hurricanes Game 3 Preview and Prediction May 10, 2025 6:10 PM EST

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The Setup:

The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes face off in a crucial Game 3, now with the series tied 1-1. With the series shifting to Carolina, the Hurricanes will be looking to take control in front of their home crowd.

The Odds:

  • Capitals: +158 (Underdog)
  • Hurricanes: -192 (Favorite)

Analysis (Series Tied 1-1):

  • Series Shift: The fact that the series is tied indicates that the Capitals have been able to capitalize on mistakes and have shown they can be resilient.
  • Hurricanes at Home: They will be looking to prove why they are favored by taking control of their homestand.

Key Considerations for Game 3:

  • Which team makes adjustments to win? Are the Caps and the Hurricanes going to come back and be a powerful team, or are they going to fold?
  • How does home-ice advantage impact game 3? Are the hurricanes going to feed off the home crowd to win, or crumble because of it?
  • Can the Capitals go up 2-1 in this game? Will Ovy be able to pull off an upset for the underdog?

Prediction:

The Hurricanes remain the favorites, but this series has already proven to be more competitive than the original moneyline suggests. With momentum and skill on both teams, expect a huge battle with a narrow victory!

This one has a higher chance of going the Under. Look for a tighter game and make the decision to favor the Under 5.5 goals with a high reliance on goaltending to stop anything from going in.

Given how tight the series is, the Capitals have the upset for the win.

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