The Caps look to use momentum from Saturday afternoon win over Bruins against team just behind them in overall standings in the Canucks
The Capitals are coming off a huge 3-0 win over the reigning Presidents Trophy winning Boston Bruins. They get to ride their momentum of a big win back home, where they get to play another top two team in the Vancouver Canucks. It’s always challenging to play one of the best road teams in the league as the Canucks are tied for the league-lead in road points with 36 so far this season.
Not to mention, the Caps had to battle hard for their victory over the Bruins yesterday afternoon and could be fatigued from their tight matchup coupled with traveling back home.
It should be for a tight matchup, however, as the capitals have won seven of their last nine matchups against the Canucks with three straight, heading into this afternoon. If you want to get in on the action and it has your viewing experience. Here are some best bets you could take for this afternoon’s matinee.
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Pick: Over 5.5 goals (-150)
No one scores more on the road than the Canucks as they average three and a half goals per road game. With the Capitals placing top ten in fewest-goals against per home game, they should still work their magic. When playing the Penguins and Oilers who both rank inside the top ten in home defense, the Canucks were pushed to the limit but edged out two close 4-3 wins.
You can count on the Capitals wanting to prove themselves as they have a chance to beat two of the best teams in the league and when these two meet goals are normally routine with six or more goals in seven of their last ten matchups. They should hit this over easily with the Canucks doing most of the heavy-lifting.