Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 12/5/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Victory+

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-128) Ducks (+106)

The Anaheim Ducks (16-10-1) are welcoming the Washington Capitals (17-9-2) at Honda Center on Friday. The odds on this game have the Capitals at -128 while the Ducks are priced at +106. The total has been set at 6.5.

The Washington Capitals were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 7-1 win over the Sharks their last time out. The Capitals had a impressive offensive output in the victory. In the game, they finished 7 out of the 30 shots they tried. Moreover, they had 2 power play tries and were able to notch 1 goal. Washington recorded 10 penalty minutes for this game.

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Washington Capitals opponents have totaled 85 power play tries (9th in the league) and have notched 23 goals in those attempts. The Capitals thus far have had 720 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .904. Washington has taken 828 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.8%. While playing at even strength, the Capitals have allowed the opponent to score 46 goals while having 84 when they are on offense. Washington comes into the game with 81 power play chances and they have notched 14 goals out of those tries, earning them a rate of 17.28%. For the year, they have 36 points and their points percentage comes in at .643. Regarding their scoring, the Washington Capitals have notched 98 goals (2nd in the National Hockey League) on the season and have given up 69.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Logan Thompson. For his career, Thompson has tallied 97 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .622. His save percentage is .912 for his 7,784 mins on the ice. Thompson has seen 4,628 shot attempts against him and has recorded 4,222 total saves. Opponents have tallied 406 goals versus Thompson in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.60. He has compiled a record of 99-44-18 and he was named the starter in 156 games. Thompson has played in 165 contests throughout his NHL career.

Their last time out, Anaheim faced the Mammoth in a game where the Ducks ended up losing by a mark of 7-0. They had 3 power play opportunities in this game but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Ducks recorded 0 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they attempted.

Anaheim has taken 812 shots (7th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.58%, while allowing the other team 792 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 75.00% on their opponents 92 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 88.5%. They have recorded 91 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 18.68%. The Ducks have accumulated 77 goals at even strength and 17 goals (12th in the league) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 91 goals to be scored by of a combination of 68 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they were shorthanded. Over the course of the season, the Anaheim Ducks have earned 94 goals, 33 points, and a points percentage of .611.

On the other side of the ice you will find Ville Husso defending the goal. His opposition is averaging 2.99 goals/game and he has allowed 413 goals altogether. Husso's quality start rate is 50.0% and he has made 69 quality starts in his NHL career. He has started in 138 contests and has played for a total of 7,685 mins. Husso is the owner of a career mark of 71-46-19 and has been in goal for 145 contests. He has recorded 3,778 stops out of the 4,191 shots taken, giving him a percentage of .901.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Washington (-128)

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