Capitals vs. Ducks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 5

When the Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks come together at Capital One Arena on Monday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. ET, Tom Wilson and Leo Carlsson will be two of the main players to keep tabs on. Here is everything you need to know to know about the Capitals-Ducks game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Capitals vs. Ducks Game Information and TV Channel

• When: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Capitals vs. Ducks Prediction

ATS Pick: Capitals (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Capitals 4 - Ducks 2

Capitals vs. Ducks Betting Insights

• In 18 games this season, Washington and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
• Anaheim has played 27 games this season with over 6.5 goals.
• The teams combine to score 6.5 goals per game, the same as this game's total.
• Combined, these teams give up 6.3 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game's over/under.
• The Capitals are eighth in goals scored in the league, and the Ducks are eighth.
• This game features the league's 32nd-ranked (Ducks) and eighth-ranked (Capitals) teams in terms of defense.

Capitals Stats

• The Capitals' 135 total goals (3.2 per game) make them the eighth-best scoring team in the league.
• Defensively, Washington has been one of the stingiest units in league play, allowing 116 total goals (2.8 per game) to rank eighth.
• Their goal differential (+19) makes them fifth-best in the league.
• The 19 power-play goals Washington has scored this season rank 27th in the NHL (on 120 chances).
• The Capitals are 30th in the league with a 15.83% power-play conversion rate.
• Washington has recorded one shorthanded goal this season (26th among all NHL teams).

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Ducks Stats

• The Ducks are eighth in the NHL in scoring (135 goals, 3.3 per game).
• Anaheim's total of 146 goals given up (3.6 per game) ranks 32nd in the NHL.
• Their -11 goal differential is 24th in the league.
• Anaheim has 22 power-play goals (19th in NHL) on 130 chances.
• The Ducks score on 16.92% of their power plays, No. 24 in the NHL.
• Anaheim has scored six shorthanded goals (second in league).

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