Capitals vs. Canucks Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Capitals (31-18-10) visit the Vancouver Canucks (29-23-6) on Friday, March 11, with the Capitals coming off a loss and the Canucks a victory. Capitals (-121) at Canucks (+100) has a clear favorite, according to the moneyline odds. Find more below on the Capitals vs. Canucks betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
Capitals vs. Canucks Betting Line
Capitals vs Canucks Betting Information
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Capitals vs. Canucks Game Info
- Game Day: Friday, March 11, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Arena: Rogers Arena
Computer Predictions for Capitals vs. Canucks
Computer picks for Capitals vs Canucks
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Capitals vs. Canucks Betting Trends
Washington has won 22 of the 40 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
In 35 games with shorter than -121 moneyline odds this season, the Capitals have won 20.
There is a 54.8% chance that Washington wins this contest, per the moneyline.
Washington Capitals Leaders
A leading contributor this season for Washington, Alex Ovechkin has scored 70 points in 57 games (36 goals and 34 assists).
Evgeny Kuznetsov is another leading option for Washington with 54 points (1.0 per game), scoring 16 goals and adding 38 assists.
John Carlson has 10 goals and 37 assists for Washington.
Vitek Vanecek has a record of 13-7-5. He has allowed 59 goals (2.32 goals against average) and recorded 670 saves.
Washington Capitals Season Stats
The Capitals score the eighth-most goals in the NHL, averaging 3.2 per game for a total of 191 this season.
The Capitals are ranked 12th in league play in goals against this season, having allowed 164 total goals (2.8 per game).
The team has the league’s 10th-best goal differential at +27 this season.
The 31 power-play goals the Capitals have recorded this season (on 180 power-play chances) rank 19th in the NHL.
The Capitals’ offense has the NHL’s 27th-ranked power-play conversion rate (17.2%).
The Capitals’ seven shorthanded goals this season rank third.
The Capitals kill 80.9% of their opponent’s power plays, the 12th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the NHL.
With a 47.4% faceoff win rate, the Capitals have the 29th-ranked rate in the NHL.
The Capitals shoot 10.4% as a team, ranked ninth-best in the league.
The Capitals have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 23.8 hits and 13.8 blocked shots per game.
Canucks vs. Capitals Betting Trends
The Canucks have claimed an upset victory in 18, or 45.0%, of the 40 games they have played as an underdog this season.
Vancouver is 15-22 when sportsbooks have listed them as underdogs of +100 or longer on the moneyline.
Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Canucks have a 50.0% chance to win.
Vancouver Canucks Leaders
J.T. Miller is an important part of the offense for Vancouver, with 67 points this season. He has recorded 23 goals and 44 assists in 56 games.
Quinn Hughes is a top contributor for Vancouver, with 45 total points this season. He has scored four goals and provided 41 assists in 54 games.
Elias Pettersson has 18 goals and 23 assists, for a season point total of 41.
Thatcher Demko has a record of 26-16-2 in 46 games this season, conceding 117 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 1284 saves and a .916 save percentage, 14th in the league.
Vancouver Canucks Season Stats
The Canucks’ 166 total goals (2.9 per game) rank 21st in the NHL.
The Canucks’ 165 total goals given up (2.8 per game) rank 14th in the NHL.
They have a +1 goal differential, which ranks 17th in the league.
The Canucks have recorded 40 power-play goals this season (ninth-most in the NHL) on 186 power-play chances.
The Canucks’ power-play conversion rate (21.5%) ranks 14th in the league.
The Canucks have recorded three shorthanded goals.
The 70.9% penalty-kill percentage the Canucks have amassed is the league’s 32nd-ranked rate.
The Canucks win 51.2% of their faceoffs. That’s the 10th-best figure in the NHL.
The Canucks are shooting 8.8% (24th in the league).
The Canucks have not yet shut out an opponent this season.
Capitals and Canucks Injury Report
Capitals: Carl Hagelin: Out (Eye), Joe Snively: Out (Upper Body)
Canucks: Brandon Sutter: Out (Undisclosed), Micheal Ferland: Out (Concussion), Kyle Burroughs: Out (Ribs), Tucker Poolman: Out (Head), Brady Keeper: Out (Leg)
Betting Tips for Capitals vs. Canucks
After taking a look at all of the key trends and stats for this matchup, our best bet is Canucks on the moneyline at 100 and Canucks (+) against the spread. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going under the total of goals.
