Vancouver Canucks (12-7-3) vs. Detroit Red Wings (10-11-2)
December 1, 2024 12:30 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Red Wings +110 / Vancouver Canucks -135; Over/Under: +6
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The Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings meet Sunday in NHL action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks Pick.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Sabres, lost to the Penguins, and they play the Wild, Blue Jackets and Lightning next. The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 3.23 goals per game and are scoring on 21.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Conor Garland leads Vancouver with 8 goals, Quinn Hughes has 20 assists and Elias Pettersson has 43 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vancouver Canucks are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 80.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has given up 25 goals on 163 shots faced, and Kevin Lankinen has allowed 41 goals on 451 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Devils, beat the Flames, and they play the Bruins, Senators, and Avalanche next. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.57 goals per game and are scoring 27.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 12 goals, Lucas Raymond has 16 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 55 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.09 goals per game and are killing 66.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 35 goals on 419 shots faced, while Alex Lyon has allowed 23 goals on 258 shots.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won each of their last nine Sunday road games.
- The Red Wings have lost five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight road games following a road win.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have won the third period in seven of their last eight road games following a road win.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Lucas Raymond has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last five games.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one point in each of his last 14 home appearances against the Canucks.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight home appearances against the Canucks.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last six games as road favorites.
- Jake DeBrusk has scored at least one goal in six of the Canucks’ last seven road games.
- Jake DeBrusk has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (66.15%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (27.94%).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank T28th in the league in short-handed goals this season (0).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 28th in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (1.09).
Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
I considered the Red Wings at home because this is an early spot that usually favors the home team. However, we’re just not getting enough bang for our buck. The Vancouver Canucks are not only the better team, but they’re 9-2-0 on the road this season. The Canucks are just the more consistent team overall, and they’ve scored 4 or more goals in 4 of the last 7 games. Cheap price, I have to roll with the Canucks.
