Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals Betting Picks

Washington has lost three in a row, but that's nothing compared to the Canucks, who have dropped 11 straight as they continue their rebuilding plan. Vancouver has scored only 17 goals in 10 games, including a 4-3 defeat against the New York Islanders on Monday. The Canucks have lost 10 of 11 against the Eastern Conference and 13 of 16 versus teams with losing records. The Capitals have won five of six Wednesday games and 21 of 28 against the Pacific Division. Washington has won 31 of 42 on the road against teams with below .400 home winning percentages. The OVER is 4-1-1 in Vancouver's past six home games, and the Caps are 4-1-1 OVER their past six road contests. Logan Thompson hasn't been quite as great as he was last season, but he still is 17-14-4 for the Capitals. Kevin Lankinen is 6-14-4 with a 3.40 goals-against average for Vancouver. Take the Capitals and the OVER. 

Washington has retooled around Alex Ovechkin the past couple of seasons, and the results are impressive as the young team has won four in a row while allowing only five goals in that span. Logan Thompson has been spectacular with a 1.75 goals-against average for the Capitals, who outshot Minnesota 45-15, including 24-7 through two periods in a 5-1 victory on Friday. Vancouver has lost seven Sunday games in a row dating to last season, and the Canucks also have gone UNDER in all those games. The UNDER is 6-0-1 in Washington's past seven following a win, and the Caps are 9-1-1 UNDER their past 11 home games. The UNDER is 6-1-1 in Washington's past eight games after scoring at least five goals in its previous game. The Capitals have won 15 of 19 against the Pacific Division and 13 of the past 18 meetings with the Canucks. Take the Capitals and the UNDER.

Washington is on an 8-5 run winning as underdogs of +145, +160, +125, +125, +150, and +160. They come off a 2-1 upset victory at Seattle and are 15-10 after having lost two of their last three. They're also 6-1 on the road after scoring two or fewer goals in two consecutive contests. Vancouver has cooled off, on an 8-9 run losing seven times as chalk. They come off a 4-3 loss at home to Colorado as a -120 favorite. The offense has mustered just 16 goals in six contests. Vancouver's No. 1 goalie, All-Star Thatcher Demko, is out a few more weeks with an injury. He's tied for the NHL lead in wins with Alexandar Georgiev of Colorado. Washington won, 5-1, the last time they played here and are playing well enough to pull another surprise. Play Washington.