Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 11/29/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+108) Canucks (-130)

The Vancouver Canucks (9-10-3) are hosting the Washington Capitals (9-11-3) at Rogers Arena on Tuesday. The line on this matchup has Washington at +108 and Vancouver is coming in at -130. The total comes in at 6.

The Washington Capitals will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 5-1 defeat to the Devils in their previous contest . Washington recorded 8 penalty mins in this contest. Moreover, they had 4 power play opportunities and were able to notch 1 goal. The Capitals didn't have their best offensive outing in this defeat. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 1 of the 38 shots they put on goal.

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Concerning their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have tallied 62 goals (22nd in the NHL) this year and have surrendered 72. For the current campaign, they have earned 21 points and their points percentage sits at .457. Washington has 83 power play chances and they have scored 17 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 20.48%. When playing at even strength, the Capitals have allowed the opponent to score 58 goals while notching 45 on offense. Washington has attempted 694 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 8.9%. The Capitals so far have had 712 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .899. Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 69 power play opportunities (20th in the league) and have scored 14 goals in those chances.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Darcy Kuemper. During his career on the ice, Kuemper has earned 169 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .565. His save percentage is at .918 during his 17,829 mins on the ice. Kuemper has had 8,971 shot attempts against him and has accrued 8,231 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 740 goals against Kuemper in his career and his goals against rate is 2.49. He has compiled a win-loss mark of 150-104-37 and he has gotten the start in 299 games. Kuemper has participated in 316 games during his professional hockey career.

In their last contest, Vancouver went up against the Sharks in a matchup where the Canucks took home the victory by a final of 4-3. They had 2 chances on the power play in this outing but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Canucks had 4 goals of the 20 shots on goal they were seeking.

For the season, the Vancouver Canucks have tallied 79 goals, 21 points, in addition to a points percentage of .477. They have granted a total of 82 goals to be scored by way of 58 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they were shorthanded. The Canucks have accumulated 57 goals at even strength and 22 goals (4th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a tally of 77 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 28.57%. Vancouver has taken 654 shots (19th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 12.08%, while allowing the opposition 734 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 66.20% on their oppositions 71 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 88.8%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Thatcher Demko in goal. His opponents are averaging 2.93 goals per contest and he has surrendered 427 goals overall. Demko's percentage of quality starts is 54.2% and he has 78 quality starts in his hockey career. He has started in 144 contests and has racked up 8,748 mins. Demko has compiled a lifetime record of 70-62-13 and has been in goal for 150 games. He has a tally of 4,305 saves out of the 4,732 shots taken, giving him a save % of .910.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Vancouver (-130)

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