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Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes

projected score, two-sided fair odds, available venue conditions, and current value for this matchup.

Game details

StartsOct 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
Market coverage2 tracked opportunitiesUpdated Oct 1, 1:22 PM EDT

Market read

Matchup outlook

The market-implied score favors Carolina Hurricanes 4.0–2.5 over Washington Capitals, a 1.5-goal margin. The consensus total is 6.4, with Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 at home.

The two-sided fair moneyline is Washington Capitals +133 and Carolina Hurricanes -133. Hard Rock Bet’s tracked -135 price on Carolina Hurricanes carries a 0.0% estimated edge against that fair line.

Current fair value

Two-sided fair moneyline

Edge’s no-vig win probabilities are shown as a fair price for each team.

SelectionFair oddsFair win chanceTracked priceBook
Washington Capitals+13343.0%——
Carolina Hurricanes-13357.0%-135Hard Rock Bet

Tracked sportsbook prices appear only when Edge has identified a current value opportunity. Missing prices are not estimated.

Current market

Best current game edges

Compare the current tracked price with Edge’s fair estimate. Sportsbook prices can move quickly.

A

NHL

Washington Capitals @ Carolina Hurricanes

+100BetMGM

Under 6

Estimated edge
6.1%
Fair odds
-128
Starts
Oct 2, 7:00 PM EDT
B

NHL

Washington Capitals @ Carolina Hurricanes

-135Hard Rock Bet

Carolina Hurricanes Moneyline

Estimated edge
2.1%
Fair odds
-147
Starts
Oct 2, 7:00 PM EDT