Vancouver pays a visit to Washington on Tuesday, hoping to shut down the Capitals snipers in hockey action at Capitol One Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Washington Capitals as -215 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.4-2.4 win for the Capitals on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Capitals bring a 26-13-3 record to the battle against the 16-20-6 Canucks. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Washington go 24-18 so far and the Canucks go 24-18. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Vancouver injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 6 (Washington Capitals) and the No. 29 (Vancouver Canucks) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Washington Capitals No. 10-ranked offense (3.14 goals per game) against a Vancouver Canucks defense that ranks No. 27 at 3.33 goals per game allowed. The Capitals Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.31% rate while the Canucks have a 77.7% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Vancouver was a 5-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Canadiens. They lost as +162 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Last time out for Washington, they were a 4-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Blues at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at -156 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver at Columbus, Friday, January 12th
Washington home to Carolina, Thursday, January 11th