How to Pick the Capitals vs. Canucks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 8
Published 12:39 pm Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Wednesday’s game at 7:30 PM ET between the Washington Capitals and the Vancouver Canucks features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this game.
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Capitals vs. Canucks Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)
- This season, Washington games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 24 times.
- So far this season, 24 games Vancouver has played finished with more than 6 goals.
- The Capitals score 3.7 goals per game, compared to the Canucks’ average of 3.05, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
- This game’s over/under is 0.1 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -168
- The Capitals have won 65.0% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (13-7).
- Washington is 4-4 (victorious in 50.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter.
- The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Capitals have a 62.7% chance to win.
Canucks Moneyline: +141
- 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 +141 or longer, they have won a single game out of two opportunities.
- Vancouver has a 41.5% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Vancouver 2
Capitals Points Leaders
- Dylan Strome has been important to Washington’s offense this season, racking up 45 points in 40 games.
- Having scored 18 goals and adding 17 assists, Aliaksei Protas is a top contributor for Washington through 40 games.
- Through 40 games, Tom Wilson has proven himself as a contributor for Washington. He has 32 points (18 goals and 14 assists).
- As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 16 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 48 goals with 523 saves.
Canucks Points Leaders
- Quinn Hughes has scored eight goals (0.2 per game) and collected 36 assists (0.9 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Vancouver with 44 total points (1.1 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 scored eight goals and contributed 21 assists for Vancouver, giving him a point total of 29.
- Vancouver’s Kevin Lankinen is 15-7-5 this season, compiling 656 saves and allowing 70 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .904 save percentage (26th in the league).
Capitals’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Wild | L 4-3 | Home | -172 |
| 1/4/2025 | Rangers | W 7-4 | Home | -167 |
| 1/6/2025 | Sabres | L 4-3 | Away | -155 |
| 1/8/2025 | Canucks | – | Home | -168 |
| 1/10/2025 | Canadiens | – | Home | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Predators | – | Away | – |
| 1/14/2025 | Ducks | – | Home | – |
Canucks’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Kraken | W 4-3 | Away | -100 |
| 1/3/2025 | Predators | L 3-0 | Home | +158 |
| 1/6/2025 | Canadiens | L 5-4 | Away | -132 |
| 1/8/2025 | Capitals | – | Away | +141 |
| 1/10/2025 | Hurricanes | – | Away | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Maple Leafs | – | Away | – |
| 1/14/2025 | Jets | – | Away | – |
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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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