Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes Game 4: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

It's Game 4 between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes, and what an important game it is.

These Metropolitan Division teams have battled hard, and the series currently sits at 2-1 for the Hurricanes. On home ice in Raleigh yet again, the 'Canes can push the Caps to the brink and take control of the series.

Washington has not looked their best during this series, but they are absolutely no pushover. This is a team that finished atop the Eastern Conference with 111 points and needed just five games to win their first-round series. 

How will Game 4 play out? A lot could happen, and we are here with our Capitals vs. Hurricanes prediction and the betting odds for the game to get you prepared.

Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes Game 4 betting picks and predictions

Carolina Hurricanes moneyline 3-way (-135)

Even though the series is a close 2-1 with the series opener requiring an overtime finish, the Hurricanes have controlled these duels for the most part.

In Game 1, they fully dominated in possession, shots, and attempts, which did not reflect in the 2-1 score. In Game 3, they showed the same dominance and shut out Washington 4-0. Momentum is fully in their hands.

Their lockdown defensive play has been a killer to Washington, which has scored just four goals in over 180 minutes of play. The Capitals' depth has been a strength of theirs all season, but Carolina is outmatching them with their own elite roster.

The game plan will have to change for Washington if they are to climb back into this series and ultimately win it. This is their biggest test of the season, but until they prove they can compete with Carolina at a higher level, the hosts could continue to dominate.

Under 5.5 Total Goals (-120)

As mentioned, the Washington Capitals are really struggling to find offense. They have scored just four times this series, which has seen 183 minutes of gameplay.

They now rank 12th of the 16 teams that have stepped on the ice these playoffs in goals per game (2.8). While another shutout feels unlikely, it is hard to believe the Hurricanes will suddenly get sloppy and give up a boatload of chances and goals.

On the other hand, Carolina has been scoring much more than the Capitals (3.3 per game), but the Hurricanes are not known to necessarily run up the score. They have been getting consistent contributions from many facets of the team, but Washington is a strong defensive team that is playing with an added level of urgency.

We could be in for a pure defensive showdown.

Dylan Strome Over 0.5 points (-160)

Since joining Washington in 2022, Dylan Strome has revitalized his career, and has been a staple in the Capitals' lineup.

For the first time in his career he was a point-per-game player, and he nearly eclipsed 30 goals. His point production has carried into the playoffs with 10 points in eight games, but after his team was shutout in Game 3, he will need to be a driving factor in Game 4.

He has been quiet in this series against Carolina, tallying one assist in three games, but the same can be said for the entire team.

A team as strong as Washington is unlikely to be shut out for a second straight game, even with the challenges they are facing. Any offensive production that Washington sees in Game 4 will need to be from the stars of the team, and this should include Strome getting in on the action.

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Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes odds

WAS Capitals	+190 ML
CAR Hurricanes	-230 ML
Puck Line	CAR -1.5
Total	O/U 5.5

Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes player props

Sebastian Aho (CAR)	+160
Seth Jarvis (CAR)	+160
Alex Ovechkin (WAS)	+180
Andrei Svechnikov (CAR)	+200
Taylor Hall (CAR)	+260
Jackson Blake (CAR)	+300

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.