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Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction 3/5/25 NHL Picks
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Vancouver Canucks (27-22-11) vs Anaheim Ducks (27-26-7)
March 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks -230 / Anaheim Ducks +190 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Ducks vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, March 5 at the Rodgers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks (27-26-7, 41-19 ATS) are playing well right now even though they lost three of the previous four games. The Ducks won six of the last nine and opened a two-game road trip with a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. During this stretch, the losses came to the Red Wings, Sabres, and Blackhawks. The Ducks are 6th in the Pacific Division Standings with 61 points, four behind the Canucks and 17 behind the leaders Golden Knights.
The Ducks score 2.62 goals per game on average (30th), while they concede 3.05 GPG (tied 20th). This season, Troy Terry leads the team with 45 points (17 G and 28 A). Ryan Strome has 36 points (10 G and 26 A), while Frank Vatrano chips in with 36 points (18 G and 18 A).
Lukas Dostal (18-14-5) is expected to start for the Ducks at the goal on Wednesday against the Canucks. The 24-year-old is allowing 2.88 goals per game this year with a .911 SV% and one shutout.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks (27-22-11, 27-33 ATS) lost six of the previous ten games and four of the last five. This is not surprising, considering the Canucks spent those five games on the road, where they lost to the Golden Knights, Hockey Club, Ducks, and Kraken, while they beat the Kings in overtime. Vancouver will now play seven of the next eight games at home. The Canucks are 5th in the Pacific Division Standings with 65 points, two behind the Flames and 13 behind the first-placed Vegas.
The Canucks average 2.73 goals per game this year (26th), while they allow 3.05 GPG (tied 20th). Quinn Hughes is the team’s top performer this season with 60 points (14 G and 46 A). Conor Garland contributes 37 points (16 G and 21A), while Brock Boeser has 36 points (18 G and 18 A).
Kevin Lankinen (20-17-7) will likely take his place in the cage for the Canucks on Wednesday against the Ducks. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.57 goals per game this year with a .904 SV% and four shutouts.Â
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last six home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Ducks’ last 10 road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in nine of the Canucks’ last 10 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.85).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 31st in the league for shots per game this season (25.4).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.94%).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 32nd in the league for shots against per game this season (32.1).
Ducks vs Canucks Prediction
The Canucks won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including each of the last four at home. The divisional rivals have met twice this season; Vancouver won the first, while Anaheim was better in the second meeting. I am not sure which one will come away with a victory here, but I don’t think we will have a high-scoring affair and more than five goals. Over/Under record over the last ten H2Hs is 3-6-1, and the Ducks are 20-35-5 Over/Under this season. None of Vancouver’s last six home games produced more than five goals. Go with Under.
