Prop Bets: Seattle Kraken VS Washington Capitals 2025-10-21
Washington Capitals vs. Seattle Kraken: A Tale of Bricks and Grit
The Washington Capitals (-260) are so favored in this matchup that even Alexander Ovechkin skipped practice to presumably text his future Hall of Fame colleagues about how easy tonight’s game will be. Don’t be fooled, though—the Kraken (+210) aren’t here to play nice. They’re here to try to break the Capitals’ brick wall defense, which allows a measly 2.0 goals per game (3rd in the league). Good luck, Seattle. Your 3.2 goals per game? That’s about as effective as a screen door on a submarine.
Key Stats to Bet On:
- Moneyline: Capitals (-260) have a 72.2% implied probability to win. Kraken (+210) need to shock the world (32.3% implied).
- Total Goals: The line is 5.5, but most books are hedging with 6.0. The Capitals’ stingy defense vs. the Kraken’s leaky offense? Under 5.5 feels like a safe bet, unless Seattle’s 32.6 hits per game somehow translate to goals. (Spoiler: They don’t.)
- Spreads: Take the Capitals (-1.5) at 1.98 odds. The Kraken (+1.5) would need to win or lose by a single goal to cover, which feels about as likely as Ovechkin retiring mid-game.
Player Props?
- Tom Wilson (Capitals): Will he hit 10 points on the season? Probably. He’s already got 9 in 6 games. Bet on him to score a goal or two tonight.
- Joey Daccord (Kraken): Will his .912 save percentage hold against Washington’s 2.8 goals per game? Only if he’s playing Mario Kart, not NHL.
Prediction:
The Capitals will win 3-2, because even with Ovechkin, Carlson, and Wilson skipping practice, Washington’s defense is still a fortress. The Kraken’s balanced scoring differential (+0) won’t matter when their power play goes cold (it will). Lay the points, take the under, and laugh all the way to the bank. After all, the only thing more predictable than this line is the fact that Seattle’s hits (32.6/g) will block their own shots (20.6/g) more than they’ll block the Capitals’.
Final Score: Capitals 3, Kraken 2. The under 5.5 goals line holds because, let’s face it, even the Kraken can’t score that many goals against a team that allows 2.0 per game. 🏒
Created: Oct. 21, 2025, 2:37 p.m. GMT