On Wednesday, January 8 at 7:30 PM ET, the Washington Capitals are scheduled to face off against the Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this contest, continue reading.

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Capitals vs. Canucks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Wednesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 24 times.
• There have been 24 Vancouver games with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 3.70 goals per game, compared to the Canucks’ average of 3.05, adding up to 1.2 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s total is 0.4 less than the 5.9 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -166

• The Capitals are 13-7 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Washington is 5-4 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -166 or shorter (55.6% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 62.4%.

Canucks Moneyline: +138

• Vancouver has five wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 16 times).
• When the Canucks’ moneyline odds are +138 or longer, they have won a single game in three opportunities.
• Vancouver’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 42.0% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Vancouver 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive players this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 45 points in 40 games.
• Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s top contributors currently with 35 total points (18 goals and 17 assists) to his name.
• Tom Wilson has contributed 32 points for Washington in 40 games this season, scoring on 19.4% of his shots and recording 18 goals and 14 assists.
• Logan Thompson (16-2-2) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .916 for Washington.

Canucks Points Leaders

• Quinn Hughes is a top offensive contributor for his club with 44 points (1.1 per game). He has totaled eight goals and 36 assists in 35 games (playing 22:35 per game).
• Vancouver’s Jake DeBrusk has racked up 29 total points (0.7 per game), with 17 goals and 12 assists.
• Jonathan Tanner Miller has eight goals and 21 assists, for a season point total of 29.
• Kevin Lankinen has a 15-7-5 record this season, with a .904 save percentage (26th in the league). In 27 games, he has 656 saves, and has conceded 70 goals (2.6 goals against average).

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Washington vs. Vancouver Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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