The Carolina Hurricanes face the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs semifinals, with the series tied at 1-1. After a thrilling overtime win for the Hurricanes in Game 1, the Capitals struck back in Game 2 with a decisive 3-1 victory. The Hurricanes enter this pivotal match as -200 favorites on the money line, while the Capitals are +166 underdogs. The over/under is set at 5.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 (+138) on the puck line.

The SportsLine Projection Model suggests that the Capitals will cover the puck line in approximately 70% of its simulations. Notably, two of the Hurricanes' last three games were decided by overtime, indicating a trend of closely contested matchups. Furthermore, the model predicts that the game will finish under 5.5 goals, continuing a trend where both teams have struggled offensively in recent games.

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who has yet to score in this series, presents an intriguing betting opportunity as an anytime goal-scorer at +150 odds. Despite not finding the net thus far, Ovechkin has a history of success against the Hurricanes, scoring two goals over three regular-season encounters this season. This playoff series' scoring dynamics make for an electrifying betting landscape.