Hurricanes vs Capitals NHL Same Game Parlay Picks, Prediction May 10: Connor McMichael Top Prop

The Washington Capitals bounced back with a hard-earned win in Game 2 as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference heads to Carolina with the second-round Stanley Cup series tied 1-1.

It will be strength vs strength in Game 3 as Carolina was tied for the NHL lead with 31 home wins during the regular season, while Washington was tied for the most road victories in the Eastern Conference.

NHL betting odds have Carolina at -200 to win Game 3. Washington is priced at +170 to take the lead in the series.

Let’s check out some NHL best bets for Game 3 in the Capitals vs Hurricanes series.

Capitals vs Hurricanes NHL Game 3 Prediction

Carolina has won nine of its last 14 playoff games as the home favorite. However, the Hurricanes have covered in just five of the last 12 matchups when listed by BetUS Sportsbook as the home favorite. The Capitals have lost 10 of their last 12 postseason games as a road underdog. That is something to consider for those who bet on the NHL.

The NHL championship odds saw Carolina go from +375 to +450 in the odds of winning the Stanley Cup after Game 2, with Washington now at +1000 in the championship odds.

Score prediction: Hurricanes 3, Capitals 2.

Capitals vs Hurricanes Free NHL Parlay Picks

• Sebastian Aho 1+ Assists (+125)

Aho had two goals and two assists with 10 shots on goal in Carolina’s first three home playoff games. He had 45 points in 40 games at home during the regular season.

Bang! pic.twitter.com/sYUtIba0Ov

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) May 9, 2025

Aho failed to score a goal against the Capitals in the regular season, but he did have three assists. Don’t miss out on one of the best NHL prop bets today.

Bet on Sebastian Aho 1+ Assists (+125)

• Connor McMichael 1+ Points (+127)

McMichael made some NHL news when he was second only to Alexander Ovechkin in shots on goal against the Hurricanes in four regular-season games. He has points in five of his last six games after scoring a goal in Game 2.

Connor McMichael gives Washington the lead with the breakaway goal 🔥

📺 ESPN pic.twitter.com/6v7yncR7Uf

— ESPN (@espn) May 9, 2025

McMichael had just two points in eight playoff games coming into this season. He has topped those numbers with three goals and two assists.

Consider the +127 odds for McMichael to have 1+ points in the NHL free picks.

Bet on Connor McMichael 1+ Points (+127)

• Carolina Hurricanes ML (-200)

If not for an empty-net goal by Tom Wilson, it would have been another one-goal game between the Metropolitan Division rivals.

Time to bring the series to Raleigh pic.twitter.com/E5byUEbG80

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) May 9, 2025

Carolina didn’t do much until falling behind 2-0 in the third period on Thursday. Perhaps a change of scenery will get the Hurricanes going. Go with the Hurricanes to win when making NHL parlay picks.

Bet on Carolina Hurricanes ML (-200)

• Hurricanes vs Capitals Under 5.5 (-105)

It was another matchup with limited shots on goal in Game 2. Two of the four goals came on the power play as Carolina allowed its first goal on the power play in this year’s playoffs.

Look for another low-scoring NHL matchup between the Capitals and the Hurricanes.

Bet on Capitals vs Hurricanes Under 5.5 (-105)

Capitals vs Hurricanes Game 3 How to Watch

• Game: Washington Capitals (54-23-10) vs Carolina Hurricanes (52-31-6)
• Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 6 p.m. ET
• Location: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC
• Capitals vs Hurricanes Live Stream: Fubo TV

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Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.

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