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, check out our best bets for this matchup.

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Capitals vs. Canucks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• A total of 24 Washington games this season have gone over Wednesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
• A total of 24 of Vancouver’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.8 goals per game, 1.25 more than the over/under for this contest.
• 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.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -166 or shorter, Washington is 5-4 (winning 55.6% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 62.4%.

Canucks Moneyline: +138

• In 16 games as the moneyline underdog, Vancouver has secured the upset five times.
• When the Canucks’ moneyline odds are +138 or longer, they have won a single game in three opportunities.
• Vancouver’s implied probability to win this matchup is 42.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Vancouver 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been critical to Washington’s offense this season, racking up 45 points in 40 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has 18 goals and 17 assists for Washington to compile 35 total points (0.9 per game).
• Through 40 games, Tom Wilson has proven himself as another option 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 giving up 48 goals with 523 saves.

Canucks Points Leaders

• Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes has totaled 36 assists and eight goals in 35 games, good for 44 points.
• Jake DeBrusk’s 29 points this season, including 17 goals and 12 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Vancouver.
• Jonathan Tanner Miller has eight goals and 21 assists, for a season point total of 29.
• Kevin Lankinen has a .904 save percentage (26th in the league), with 656 total saves, while giving up 70 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 15-7-5 record between the posts for Vancouver this season.

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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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