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Canucks vs. Capitals Prediction: Washington Predicted to Win Wednesday's NHL Matchup [1/8/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Wednesday's Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals matchup.
NHL action continues on Wednesday at 7:30PM ET as the Vancouver Canucks take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Capitals as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Vancouver-Washington game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Capitals' chance of winning at 59%, with the Canucks at 41%."
For a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Canucks vs. Capitals predictions page.
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Canucks vs. Caps Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Wednesday's matchup between the Capitals and Canucks at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Washington Capitals
- Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Wednesday's Canucks vs. Capitals matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Vancouver vs. Washington picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Canucks vs. Capitals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NHL game between the Canucks and Capitals 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Capitals a 59% chance of beating the Canucks.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Canucks vs. Capitals Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canucks | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-160) | -1.5 (+146) |
| Moneyline | +150 | -178 |
| Total | o5.5 (-104) | u5.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Canucks vs. Capitals Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Canucks vs. Capitals matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Canucks vs. Capitals Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Canucks vs. Capitals?
According to our model, Washington's Tom Wilson is most likely to score the first goal in Canucks vs. Capitals.
Our projections give Wilson a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Capital One Arena, while the Capitals star is a 32.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 6.1% |
| J.T. Miller | 5.3% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 5.2% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tom Wilson | 6.9% |
| Alex Ovechkin | 6.6% |
| Aliaksei Protas | 5.1% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 32.7% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 28.6% |
| J.T. Miller | 27.3% |
Washington Capitals
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | 34.1% |
| Tom Wilson | 32.0% |
| Dylan Strome | 25.3% |
Conclusion
We predict the Capitals, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks on Wednesday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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