Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 3/16/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (+190) Canucks (-240)

The Washington Capitals (31-25-9) are traveling to Rogers Arena on Saturday where they will compete against the Vancouver Canucks (42-17-8). The odds on this game have the Capitals at +190 while the Canucks are at -240. The betting total is set at 7.

The Washington Capitals were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 win over the Kraken their last time on the ice. Washington compiled 6 penalty minutes in this game. The Capitals had a below average offensive performance in this victory. Furthermore, they had 4 power play tries and scored 1 goal. In the outing, they scored on 2 of the 23 shots they put on goal.

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Washington Capitals opponents have 200 power play tries (18th in professional hockey) and have come away with 42 goals in those attempts. The Capitals have had 1,985 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .899. Washington has tried 1,757 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.7%. While at even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 159 goals while scoring 135 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington is sitting with 188 power play chances and they have scored 36 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 19.15%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 71 points and their points percentage is sitting at .546. Concerning their scoring, the Washington Capitals have tallied 171 goals (29th in the NHL) this season and have conceded 201.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren has been involved in 94 contests throughout his professional hockey career. He has amassed an overall record of 44-34-10 and he has started in 87 games. The opposition has notched 249 goals versus Lindgren in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.81. Lindgren has seen 2,728 shots against him and has accrued 2,479 total saves. He has a save percentage of .909 for his 5,317 mins between the pipes. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Lindgren has accumulated 51 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .586.

In their last game, Vancouver faced the Avalanche in a matchup where the Canucks ended up taking the loss by a final of 4-3. They had 3 power play attempts in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Canucks recorded 3 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the year, the Vancouver Canucks have accounted for 237 goals, 92 points, as well as a points percentage of .687. They have granted a total of 180 goals to be scored by way of 136 goals at even strength and 44 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Canucks have 189 goals at even strength and 48 goals (11th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a tally of 212 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 22.64%. Vancouver has put up 1,901 shots (23rd in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 12.47%, while allowing the other team 1,966 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 78.54% on the other teams 205 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 90.8%.

Across the rink you will find Casey DeSmith protecting the goal. He has compiled 4,008 stops out of 4,403 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .910. DeSmith has accumulated a lifetime record of 66-48-21 and has played in 154 games. He has started in 133 games and has played 8,393 mins. DeSmith's rate of quality starts sits at 54.1% and he has made 72 quality starts in his hockey career. Teams are averaging 2.82 goals per game and he has surrendered 395 goals altogether.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (+190)

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