Wednesday’s NHL slate features a game between the Washington Capitals and the Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the article below.

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Capitals vs. Canucks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Wednesday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 24 times this season.
• So far this season, 24 games Vancouver has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 1.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.7) and Canucks (3.05).
• The 5.9 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.4 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -166

• The Capitals have won 65.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (13-7).
• Washington is 5-4 (victorious in 55.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -166 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Capitals have a 62.4% chance to win.

Canucks Moneyline: +138

• In Vancouver’s 16 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has five wins.
• The Canucks have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +138 or longer (in three chances).
• Vancouver’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 42.0% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Vancouver 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been imperative to Washington’s offense this season, recording 45 points in 40 games.
• Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s important contributors currently with 35 total points (18 goals and 17 assists) to his name.
• On 93 shots (for 18 goals) and 14 assists, Tom Wilson has contributed 32 points this season.
• Across 20 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 16-2-2. During those games, he’s allowed 48 goals while recording 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 is a top scorer for Vancouver, with 29 total points this season. He has netted 17 goals and provided 12 assists in 39 games.
• Vancouver’s Jonathan Tanner Miller has 29 points (eight goals, 21 assists) this season.
• Vancouver’s Kevin Lankinen is 15-7-5 this season, amassing 656 saves and permitting 70 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .904 save percentage (26th in the league).

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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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