In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, November 5th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 7-7-0 this season after they defeated Nashville in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Vancouver blew a 4-2 lead in the third period and barely made it to overtime, but ended up scoring with two seconds left for the victory. The Canucks out shot Nashville by a total of 36-29, won 44.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Boeser (2), DeBrusk, and Kane (2), while Demko stopped 25 out of 29 shots, which was an .862 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Wild by a score of 5-2, but did defeat the Blues by a score of 4-3 before that. The Canucks have alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Pacific standings with 14 points. Vancouver has scored 2.71 goals per game and they have allowed 3.21 goals against per game, while also going 20.0% on the power play and 69.4% on the penalty kill this season. Conor Garland has led Vancouver with three goals and eight assists, while Elias Pettersson has added three goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Thatcher Demko, who is 5-4-0 with a 2.57 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 5-5-3 this year after they lost to Seattle by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Chicago cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third period, but allowed a late goal to seal the loss. The Blackhawks out shot Seattle by a total of 30-24, won 57.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Chicago got their lone goal from Burakovsky, while Soderblom stopped 21 out of 24 shots, which was an .875 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Chicago lost to the Oilers by a score of 3-2 and the Jets by a score of 6-3. The Blackhawks have lost four of their last five games and they are currently tied for sixth in the Central standings with 13 points. Chicago has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.85 goals against per game, while also going 17.5% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with six goals and 10 assists, while Frank Nazar has added five goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 4-3-2 with a 2.63 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this year.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won each of their last 11 games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have lost 10 of their last 11 games at Rogers Arena.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 15 home games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games at Rogers Arena.
- The Canucks have won the second period in each of their last eight games against the Blackhawks when trailing after the first period.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Canucks have lost seven of their last eight Wednesday games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have won three of the Canucks’ last four games at Rogers Arena.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 15 Wednesday games as favorites.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games following a road loss.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canucks’ last four games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Elias Pettersson has scored a goal in four of the Canucks’ last five games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Conor Garland has recorded an assist in each of the Canucks’ last four games against the Blackhawks.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last six games against the Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Andre Burakovsky has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances in road games.
- Andre Burakovsky has recorded an assist in each of his five previous appearances with his team as an underdog against the Canucks.
- Andre Burakovsky has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances against the Canucks.
Canucks vs Blackhawks Prediction
Vancouver comes into this matchup after winning their last game over Nashville, but they have had trouble stringing wins together over the last two weeks. The Canucks are 2-3-0 at home this year, while the Blackhawks are 2-3-2 on the road. Chicago has lost three games in a row and they have had some offensive problems in their last five. Vancouver is too inconsistent for my liking, while Chicago has zero offense right now, so I will take a look at the under here.