In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 15th 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 30-24-11 this season after they defeated Calgary in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vancouver trailed 3-2 after two periods, but they scored the lone goal in the third period and got the win in a shootout. The Canucks outshot Calgary by a total of 31-23, won 44.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from DeBrusk, Pettersson, and Suter, while Lankinen stopped 20 out of 23 shots in the win.
Prior to that big win, the Canucks lost to the Canadiens by a score of 4-2 and the Stars by a score of 4-1. Vancouver has won three of their last five games and they are currently tied for fourth in the Pacific standings with 71 points. Vancouver has scored 2.71 goals per game and they have allowed 3.03 goals against per game, while also going 22.5% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with 14 goals, 47 assists, and 144 shots on goal, while Elias Pettersson has added 14 goals, 25 assists, and 106 shots on goal. Kevin Lankinen is 23-12-7 with a 2.55 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage this year.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 20-37-9 this year after they lost to San Jose by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Chicago cut the deficit to 3-2 in the second period, but they couldn’t find any more offense and allowed an empty net goal in the third to seal the loss. The Blackhawks outshot San Jose by a total of 26-25, won 51.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Mikheyev and Nazar, while Knight stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks lost to the Avalanche by a score of 3-0 and the Predators by a score of 3-2. Chicago has lost four of their last five games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 49 points. Chicago has scored 2.71 goals per game and they have allowed 3.47 goals against per game, while also going 24.8% on the power play and 80.9% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 17 goals, 35 assists, and 157 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added 15 goals, 36 assists, and 97 shots on goal. Spencer Knight is 2-2-0 with a 2.24 goals against average and a .928 save percentage this season.
Why the Canucks will beat the Blackhawks
- The Canucks have won each of their last nine games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have lost 13 of their last 14 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games against the Blackhawks at Rogers Arena.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Rogers Arena.
- The Canucks have won the second period in each of their last seven games against the Blackhawks when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Canucks’ last 10 home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last 11 games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with the Canucks as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Elias Pettersson has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with the Canucks as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances at Rogers Arena.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Ilya Mikheyev has scored a goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
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Canucks vs Blackhawks Prediction
Vancouver was able to pick up an important win over Calgary in their last game, but they need to string some wins together to stay in the playoff race. The Canucks are 13-12-7 at home this year, while the Blackhawks are 7-22-5 on the road. Chicago has lost three games in a row and they have been awful on the road this season. Vancouver has won the first two matchups with Chicago by scores of 6-3 and 4-1, and I like them to win this game as well. The Canucks are the much better defensive team and their offense should get better as Hughes gets more involved. Take Vancouver -1.5 here.