Vancouver Canucks (2-1-2) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2-3-1)
October 22, 2024 8:15 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Blackhawks +145 / Vancouver Canucks -175; Over/Under: +6.5
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The Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks meet Tuesday in NHL action at the United Center. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Pick.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Panthers and Flyers, and they play the Penguins next. The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 2.8 goals per game and are scoring on 18.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Brock Boeser leads Vancouver with 3 goals, Jake DeBrusk has 4 assists and Quinn Hughes has 17 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vancouver Canucks are allowing 2.8 goals per game and are killing 81.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has given up 9 goals on 52 shots faced, and Kevin Lankinen has allowed 4 goals on 85 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Sabres, beat the Sharks, and play the Predators next. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.5 goals per game and are scoring on 29.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Teuvo Teravainen leads Chicago with 3 goals, Connor Bedard has 6 assists and Seth Jones has 21 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 87.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 10 goals on 112 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 5 goals on 56 shots.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won each of their last seven games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have lost 11 of their last 12 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine night games at United Center.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Canucks have won the second period in each of their last 10 games at United Center.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored a goal in each of his last four home appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in each of his last five home appearances against the Canucks.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five home appearances against the Canucks.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Jake DeBrusk has recorded an assist in eight of his last nine appearances.
- Brock Boeser has scored a goal in four of the Canucks’ last five games at United Center.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in 16 of his last 18 appearances with the Canucks as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank T5th in the league in power play percentage this season (29.41%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.50).
- The Vancouver Canucks are one of only two teams to lose multiple games when leading by 2 or more goals after Period 2 this season.
- The Vancouver Canucks rank T3rd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (1.40).
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
The Chicago Blackhawks have been more competitive than expected and will cash some nice underdog tickets if that continues. The problem is it’s still a small sample size and that the Blackhawks’ offense can’t be trusted, especially against good teams. The Vancouver Canucks are coming off a couple of impressive wins, and they’ve owned the Blackhawks, which includes wins in 9 of the last 10 games. The Canucks have outscored the Blackhawks 13-5 in the last 4 meetings. Give me the Canucks and the somewhat reasonable price.
