The Washington Capitals and Vancouver Canucks meet Saturday in NHL action at the Rogers Arena. Here’s a Canucks vs Capitals Prediction. This article will include a Canucks vs Capitals Pick.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Oilers and Kraken, and they play the Flames, Senators, and Jets next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.54 goals per game and are scoring 23 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 22 goals, Dylan Strome has 34 assists and Tom Wilson has 109 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.38 goals per game and are killing 84.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 54 goals on 560 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 56 goals on 750 shots.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks lost to the Sabres and Oilers, and they play the Blues, Predators, and Stars next. The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 2.81 goals per game and are scoring 21.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Jake DeBrusk leads Vancouver with 17 goals, Quinn Hughes has 40 assists and Conor Garland has 100 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vancouver Canucks are allowing 3.21 goals per game and are killing 79.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Thatcher Demko has given up 40 goals on 301 shots faced, and Kevin Lankinen has allowed 78 goals on 800 shots.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Capitals’ last four games at Rogers Arena.
- The Capitals have lost three of their last four games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canucks have won the third period in five of their last six games at Rogers Arena following a road loss.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last six games.
- The Canucks have lost seven of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 Saturday games.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games at Rogers Arena.
- The Capitals have won the third period in each of their last eight road games following a road win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.21).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 31st in the league for shots per game this season (25.3).
- The Washington Capitals rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.38).
- The Washington Capitals rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.54).
Canucks vs Capitals Injury Report
The Vancouver Canucks will be without Dakota Joshua and Noah Juulsen. Kiefer Sherwood is questionable for the Canucks.
The Washington Capitals will be without Sonny Milano due to an upper-body injury.
Canucks vs Capitals Prediction
This line makes absolutely no sense as the Vancouver Canucks are free-falling with losses in eight of their last 10 games. The Canucks just can’t find their offense, as they’ve scored two or fewer goals in seven of their last 10 games. The Washington Capitals have not only won six straight games, but they’ve earned points in each of their last 12 games. The Capitals are rolling with positive vibes, and they’ve also been road warriors all year with their 17-6-1 record. The Canucks are just 8-10-6 on their home ice. Again, this line just isn’t adding up. Give me the Capitals and the cheap price in what should be one of the best bets on Saturday’s NHL card.