In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 15th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 3-2-2 this season after they defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 7-3 in their last game. Florida trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the next six goals to pull away with the win. The Panthers out shot Columbus by a total of 28-27, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 4-6 on the power play in the game. Florida was led by Brady Tkachuk, who had three goals and one assist, while Akira Schmid stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, Florida lost to the Sabres by a score of 5-3 and the Wild by a score of 4-1. The Panthers have scored 2.71 goals per game and they have allowed 2.86 goals against per game, while also going 18.4% on the power play and 75.9% on the penalty kill this season. Matthew Tkachuk has led the team with three goals and seven assists, while Jacob Markstrom is 2-1-1 with a 2.03 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this season.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 2-6-0 this year after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vancouver erased a 2-0 deficit in the second period, but allowed the only goal in the third for the loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 38-26, won 40.0% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Vancouver was led by Brock Boeser, who had one goal, while Leevi Merilainen stopped 35 out of 38 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Rangers by a score of 6-2 and the Devils by a score of 4-1. The Canucks have scored 3.25 goals per game and they have allowed 4.75 goals against per game, while also going 20.0% on the power play and 57.1% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led the team with two goals and seven assists, while Kevin Lankinen is 1-5-0 with a 6.89 goals against average and a .786 save percentage this year.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Canucks have lost nine of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The favorites have won each of the Canucks’ last seven games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Canucks and Panthers.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven Thursday games.
- The Canucks have lost the second period in each of their last eight Thursday games.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Panthers’ last five games at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The Panthers have lost nine of their last 11 games as favorites.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Panthers’ last 10 games at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The Panthers have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as home favorites.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last six Thursday home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the Canucks’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last eight games between the Canucks and Panthers.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last seven road games.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Aaron Ekblad has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with the Panthers as home favorites against the Canucks.
- Brad Marchand has scored a goal in five of his last six home appearances against the Canucks.
- Sam Reinhart ranks T2nd in the league for multi-goal games (2) this season.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Marco Rossi has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against the Panthers.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one assist in five of the Canucks’ last six night games.
- Paul Cotter ranks 1st amongst qualified players for shooting percentage (50.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Florida Panthers rank 1st in the league in penalty minutes this season (99).
- The Florida Panthers rank 31st in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.29).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (57.14%).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (4.75).
Panthers vs Canucks Prediction
Vancouver comes into this matchup on a five game losing streak and they have scored two goals or fewer in all five. The Canucks are 1-4-0 on the road this year, while the Panthers are 0-1-0 at home. Florida has split their last four games and they have allowed 4+ in two of their last three. The Panthers are the much better defensive team and I expect them to get a relatively easy win. Take Florida -1.5 here.