Connor Grootenhuis
The Washington Capitals are looking to stay alive in tonight’s Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina owns a 3-1 lead and is looking to close out the series in Washington. It should be an entertaining matchup to watch unfold, and if you want to add a little more excitement to the action, here are our Hurricanes vs Capitals Same Game Parlay picks worth considering at +609 odds. Additionally, don’t forget to check out our expert NHL picks for this matchup as well as Stars vs Jets tonight.
Under 5.5 (-122)
Alex Ovechkin over 3.5 shots on goal (+130)
Seth Jarvis to record a point (-184)
Hurricanes vs Capitals Same Game Parlay odds: +609
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Under 5.5 (-122)
The Under has cashed in 3 of the 4 games in this series, and Game 5 could also be a low-scoring affair. Carolina’s suffocating defense has held Washington to just 76 shots on goal through 4 games, which evens out to a lowly 19 shots on goal per game. That style of play is a big reason why Carolina owns a 3-1 series lead, and they will look to keep that going tonight. Goaltender Frederick Andersen hasn’t been under pressure a lot, but when he has, he’s been steady. Andersen owns a .935 save percentage in the postseason, which includes a .934 save percentage in this series.
On the other side, Carolina was able to get 4 goals past Logan Thompson in Game 3 and Game 4, but it would be a bit surprising to see Thompson struggle again. He still owns a strong .918 save percentage in the postseason, and the defensive unit in front of him has been giving up too many chances. With their backs against the wall, look for Washington to tighten things up defensively in front of Thompson. After 7 total goals were scored in Game 5, look for a lower-scoring contest tonight to start our Hurricanes vs Capitals Same Game Parlay.
Read our full Hurricanes vs Capitals prediction for Game 5 tonight
Alex Ovechkin over 3.5 shots on goal (+130)
After firing just 1 shot on goal in Game 1 of this series, Alex Ovechkin has fired 3, 4 and 3 shots on goal in Game 2, Game 3 and Game 4. He was able to find the back of the net in Game 4, and with his team facing elimination, look for Ovi to come out firing in Game 5. Carolina has done a good job of holding him in check so far in this series, but Ovechkin could put emphasis on trying to make things happen tonight. If he gets a little bit of space, he could be looking to get pucks in the net to not only score himself but also create a juicy rebound opportunity. In other words, don’t look for The Great 8 to be passive tonight.
Seth Jarvis to record a point (-184)
After being held off the score sheet in Game 1, Carolina’s Seth Jarvis has tallied a point in 3 straight games. He picked up assists in Game 2 and Game 3 before scoring a goal in Game 4. Jarvis is now up to 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points in 9 postseason games. His 8 points are tied for second on the team in the postseason with Andrei Svechnikov, and Jarvis could be in line to find the score sheet again in Game 5. He is playing with a ton of confidence and is getting plenty of chances playing on Carolina’s top line and top powerplay unit. With the way he is rolling right now, look for Jarvis to record a point in tonight’s Game 5 and hopefully cash our Hurricanes vs Capitals Same Game Parlay.
