Canucks vs Golden Knights Prediction 2/4/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, February 4th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 18-32-6 this year after they lost to Utah by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Vancouver tied the game at one in the first period, but they allowed the next four goals for the loss. The Canucks out shot Utah by a total of 23-20, won 42.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Blueger and Ohgren, while Lankinen stopped 14 out of 20 shots, which was a .700 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-2, but did beat the Ducks by a score of 2-0 before that. The Canucks have lost five of their last six games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 42 points. Vancouver has scored 2.55 goals per game and they have allowed 3.63 goals against per game, while also going 18.3% on the power play and 70.4% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 13 goals and 21 assists, while Filip Hronek has added five goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Nikita Tolopilo, who is 3-3-1 with a 3.04 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 25-16-14 this season after they lost to Anaheim by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vegas cut the deficit from 3-0 to 3-2, but they allowed an empty net goal to seal the loss. The Golden Knights out shot Anaheim by a total of 31-23, won 48.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev, Hertl, and Marner, while Hill stopped 19 out of 22 shots, which was an .864 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vegas lost to the Kraken by a score of 3-2 and the Stars by a score of 5-4. The Golden Knights have lost five games in a row and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 64 points. Vegas has scored 3.29 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 25.3% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 19 goals and 45 assists, while Mitch Marner has added 15 goals and 41 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Akira Schmid, who is 15-6-6 with a 2.55 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this season. 

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Canucks have lost each of their last 11 night games following a road loss.
• The Golden Knights have won 11 of their last 13 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in seven cof their last eight games as road underdogs.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in 18 of their last 21 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Canucks have lost the second period in each of their last four road games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last four night games between the Canucks and Golden Knights have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Canucks’ last seven road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Golden Knights’ last 10 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Canucks’ last five road games.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mitch Marner has scored a goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last four home games against Western Conference opponents.
• Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against Pacific Division opponents.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Nils Hoglander has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight Wednesday night appearances against Pacific Division opponents.

Canucks vs Golden Knights Prediction 

Vegas comes into this matchup on a long losing streak that has lasted a couple of weeks, but they are still first in the Pacific standings. The Golden Knights are 12-8-7 at home this year, while the Canucks are 12-15-2 on the road. Vancouver has lost five of their last six games and they have scored two goals in five straight games. Both teams are trending in the wrong direction, but this is a great chance for Vegas to bounce back against a bad Canucks team. Take the Golden Knights -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Golden Knights -1.5