In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 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 34-28-13 this year after they lost to Seattle by a score of 5-0 in their last game. Vancouver allowed one goal in the first period, two in the second, and two in the third for the shutout loss. The Canucks outshot Seattle by a total of 24-19, won 52.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver was led by Boeser, who had four shots on goal, while Demko stopped 14 out of 18 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Canucks lost to the Jets by a score of 3-1 and the Blue Jackets by a score of 7-6. Vancouver has lost three games in a row and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 81 points. Vancouver has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 22.1% on the power play and 83.1% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with 16 goals, 54 assists, and 175 shots on goal, while Brock Boeser has added 24 goals, 22 assists, and 133 shots on goal. Thatcher Demko is 8-8-3 with a 2.90 goals against average and an .888 save percentage this year.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 33-34-8 this season after they lost to Calgary by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Anaheim was tied at one after the first period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Ducks were outshot by a total of 34-27, won 39.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got their lone goal from Zellweger, while Gibson stopped 23 out of 26 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Ducks defeated the Sharks by a score of 4-3, but did lose to the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-2 before that. Anaheim has won three of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 74 points. Anaheim has scored 2.69 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 12.5% on the power play and 73.5% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 19 goals, 33 assists, and 172 shots on goal, while Mason McTavish has added 20 goals, 28 assists, and 164 shots on goal. Lukas Dostal is 22-20-6 with a 3.01 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this season.
Why the Ducks will beat the Canucks
- The Canucks have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a loss.
- The underdogs have won 15 of the Canucks’ last 23 games at Rogers Arena.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine day games following a loss.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canucks’ last five day games at Rogers Arena following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Ducks’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last six road games.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Elias Pettersson has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances with the Canucks as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in 10 of his last 11 appearances at Rogers Arena.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Zegras has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five road appearances against the Canucks after playing less than 20 minutes in the Ducks’ last game.
- Nikita Nesterenko has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with the Ducks as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Mason McTavish has recorded at least one point in eight of the Ducks’ last nine road games.
Canucks vs Ducks Prediction
Vancouver comes into this matchup looking to snap their three game losing streak, but they are pretty much done in the wild card race in the West. The Canucks 15-14-7 at home this year, while the Ducks are 14-17-6 on the road. Anaheim has played pretty well over the last two weeks, but they did struggle to get much going in their last game against Calgary. Both of these teams will be watching the postseason from home this year, so neither side has much motivation. This Canucks team looked awful last time out against a bad Seattle team on home ice, so give me the Ducks here.