Vancouver Canucks (40-17-7) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (33-22-7)
March 7, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Vegas Golden Knights -130 / Vancouver Canucks +105; Over/Under: +6
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The Vancouver Canucks and Vegas Golden Knights face off on Thursday in a NHL showdown at T-Mobile Arena.
Can Canucks Pick up Another Key Win?
The Canucks sit wit ha 40-17-7 record overall, and in the last game against the Los Angeles Kings, they were able to secure the 2-1 victory. Thatcher Demko started in goal, and he saved 23 of the 24 shots that he faced. The Canucks are averaging 3.53 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.73 goals per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league, while the defense is ranked 6th. J.T. Miller is having a strong season, scoring 31 goals and adding 53 assists so far this season.
Golden Knights Are Struggling
The Golden Knights are really struggling heading into this game, and they have lost three games in a row. The Golden Knights scored three goals in the last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but the defense gave up six goals and that led to the defeat. The Golden Knights are averaging 3.18 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.95 goals per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while the defense is ranked 12th. Jonathan Marchessault has scored 32 goals and added 31 assists so far this season. The Golden Knights are going to need the defense to be good or this is going to be a long game.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in four of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine night games.
Vancouver Canucks Team Facts
- The Canucks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games.
- The road team has won the second period in each of the Canucks’ last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Canucks’ last nine games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Canucks vs Golden Knights Betting Prediction
The Golden Knights are really suddenly struggling heading into this game, and it’s not going to get any easier in this game. The Canucks offense is averaging 3.53 goals per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score against a Golden Knights defense that has had some issues heading into this game. The Canucks are going to have little issues here. Back the Canucks on the money line.
