Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 1/25/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-128) Canucks (+106)

Rogers Arena is the location where the Vancouver Canucks (20-16-10) will try to beat the Washington Capitals (32-10-5) on Saturday. The line on this matchup has the Capitals at -128 while the Canucks are sitting at +106. The total comes in at 6.5.

The Washington Capitals had a good night with a 3-2 victory over the Oilers in their previous contest . Washington recorded 6 minutes in the box in this contest. The Capitals played like an average offensive team in the victory. In addition, they had 3 power play opportunities but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. For the matchup, they finished 3 out of the 14 shots they put on goal.

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With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Washington Capitals have racked up 167 goals (2nd in pro hockey) for the season and have given up 114. For the current campaign, they have racked up 69 points and their points % is .734. Washington steps onto the ice with 135 power play chances and they have scored 31 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 22.96%. At even strength, the Capitals have given up 92 goals while earning 136 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington has attempted 1,274 shots and has a shooting percentage of 13.1%. The Capitals so far have had 1,292 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .912. Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 142 power play opportunities (9th in the NHL) and have a total of 22 goals in those chances.

The man in goal for this game is Logan Thompson. In his professional hockey career, Thompson has 74 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .612. His save percentage is .915 for his 5,989 minutes guarding the cage. Thompson has seen 3,751 shots against him and he has 3,431 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 320 goals versus Thompson in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 3.21. He has compiled an overall record of 78-34-14 and was named the starter in 121 games. Thompson has played in 130 contests over the course of his NHL career.

In their last outing, Vancouver went up against the Sabres in an outing where the Canucks went home in defeat by a final score of 3-2. They had 1 power play opportunity in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Canucks earned 2 goals of the 34 shots on goal they were seeking.

Over the course of the season, the Vancouver Canucks have earned a total of 130 goals, 50 points, in addition to a points percentage of .543. They have allowed 145 goals to be scored by of a combination of 119 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they were shorthanded. The Canucks are sitting with 102 goals at even strength and 28 goals (16th in hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 129 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 21.71%. Vancouver has attempted 1,164 shots (32nd in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.17%, while allowing their opponents 1,238 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 80.60% on the other teams 134 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 88.3%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Thatcher Demko in net. Opponents are averaging 2.95 goals per game and he has relinquished 630 goals altogether. Demko's rate of quality starts sits at 56.3% and he has accumulated 126 quality starts in his career. He has been a starter 224 games and his ice time sits at 12,832 minutes. Demko has accrued a career mark of 119-85-20 and has been in goal for 230 games. He has tallied 6,405 stops out of 7,035 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .910.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Washington (-128)

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