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Hurricane Match-up against Capitals in Game 5: Forecast, Lineups, and Betting Odds (15th May)

Carolina Hurricanes stand a chance to oust Washington Capitals in Game 5, throttling their opposition on Thursday. Howard reduced the Capitals' hopes as Carolina performs remarkably away from home, while Washington desperately scrambles to stay alive in the series.

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Thursday night's Game 5 sees the Carolina Hurricanes with a chance to oust the Washington Capitals....
Thursday night's Game 5 sees the Carolina Hurricanes with a chance to oust the Washington Capitals. The Hurricanes are tipped to win away, while the embattled Capitals aim to stave off elimination at home.

Hurricane Match-up against Capitals in Game 5: Forecast, Lineups, and Betting Odds (15th May)

🏒 Game On: Hurricanes Take On Capitals in High-Stakes Game 5 🏒

The Carolina Hurricanes are poised to advance to the Eastern Conference Final as they square off against the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of their second-round series tonight. Though Washington is eager to extend the series at home, the Hurricanes are favored on the road.

With Carolina taking control of the series after two home wins (Game 4 ending in a 5-2 victory), the Hurricanes now lead 3-1, and a win would see them back in the Conference Final for the second time in three seasons. The Capitals, however, face a must-win elimination scenario, hoping to turn the tide on home ice, where they've been unstoppable this season with a 37-4 record.

Puck drop is set for 7:00 pm ET, with coverage available on TNT, truTV, and MAX.

Breaking Down Game 5

Though a desperate Capitals team may be putting up a fight, I predict that Game 5 will favor a low-scoring affair. The Under trend in this series is strong, as three out of the first four games barely cracked six total goals. The only exception was Game 4's thrilling five-goal third period, resulting in a Canes rout.

Both goalies have shined in this series. Frederik Andersen has been unparalleled, leading all netminders this postseason with a 1.41 GAA and .945 save percentage. Washington's Logan Thompson has kept pace, boasting a 2.45 GAA and .918 save percentage. With the season on the line, expect both to bring their best performance.

Carolina's aggressive forecheck and pressure have caused the Caps fits, limiting them to just 19.3 shots per game – the lowest of any team in the second round. The Hurricanes' dominance at 5-on-5 ranks them second leaguewide in high-danger chances this postseason, while Washington struggles to generate offense, scoring only six total goals and two 5v5 tallies from forwards across four games.

Discipline has also played a key role in this series, with Carolina successfully killing 10 of Washington's 12 power play opportunities. Both teams have averaged fewer than three power plays per game, limiting chances for quick goals and swings in momentum.

While public bets favor the Over, the Under is juiced to -120. This indicates that sharper bettors anticipate a low-scoring affair – especially considering Washington's elimination scenario may encourage more conservative play.

In conclusion, the Under 5.5 is my top pick for Game 5. With the Capitals' struggling offense and Andersen offering the Hurricanes a solid advantage, expect a close game. The Under is 5-2-1 in the past eight Caps-Canes matchups, with a 3-1 record in this series.

📝 Best Bets: Under 5.5 Goals (-120 at BetMGM)**

Game 5 Odds

Here's the latest on Hurricanes vs Capitals odds for Game 5 from Sports Interaction:

Odds as of May 17 20XX. Check out NHL betting apps for the best odds on Canes vs Caps.

  • Carolina Hurricanes: -190 (requires a $190 bet to win $100)
  • Washington Capitals: +155 (a $100 bet would win $155)
  • Carolina to cover -1.5 puck line: +140 (requires a $100 bet to win $140 if they win by 2+)
  • Washington to cover +1.5 puck line: -170 (a $100 bet would win $58.82 if they either win or lose by 1 goal)
  • Total goals: Under 5.5 (-120) or Over 5.5 (+100)

Projected Lineups

Hurricanes Projected Lineup

  • Forwards: Andrei Svechnikov - Sebastian Aho - Seth Jarvis; Taylor Hall - Jack Roslovic - Logan Stankoven; Jordan Martinook - Jordan Staal - William Carrier; Eric Robinson - Jesperi Kotkaniemi - Jackson Blake
  • Defense: Jaccob Slavin - Brent Burns; Dmitry Orlov - Jalen Chatfield; Shayne Gostisbehere - Sean Walker
  • Goaltenders: Frederik Andersen, Pyotr Kochetkov
  • Injuries: Mark Jankowski (undisclosed)

Capitals Projected Lineup

  • Forwards: Alex Ovechkin - Dylan Strome - Anthony Beauvillier; Aliaksei Protas - Pierre-Luc Dubois - Tom Wilson; Andrew Mangiapane - Connor McMichael - Ryan Leonard; Brandon Duhaime - Nic Dowd - Taylor Raddysh
  • Defense: Rasmus Sandin - John Carlson; Jakob Chychrun - Matt Roy; Alex Alexeyev - Trevor van Riemsdyk
  • Goaltenders: Logan Thompson, Charlie Lindgren
  • Injuries: Martin Fehervary (lower body), Sonny Milano (upper body)
  1. In this high-stakes Game 5, the Carolina Hurricanes are favored to advance further, even as the underdog Washington Capitals aim to extend the series at home.
  2. Odds for the game suggest a close contest, with the Hurricanes priced at -190 (requires $190 to win $100), and the Capitals at +155 (a $100 bet would win $155).
  3. A low-scoring affair is predicted for Game 5, with the Under 5.5 goals currently the top pick at -120.
  4. The goalies, Frederik Andersen and Logan Thompson, are anticipated to deliver stellar performances, given their impressive showings in this series so far.
  5. Carolina's aggressive forecheck has been causing trouble for Washington, limiting them to 19.3 shots per game, the lowest in the second round.
  6. In sports betting, sharp bettors anticipate a defensive battle in Game 5, as the Under is juiced, indicating a low-scoring affair, especially considering the Capitals' potential for conservative play due to their elimination scenario.

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