Vancouver Canucks (8-4-3) vs Chicago Blackhawks (6-10-1)
Game Info: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Rogers Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks -250 / Chicago Blackhawks +195 — Over/Under: 6
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks meet Saturday in NHL action from Rogers Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks prediction.
Chicago Blackhawks Recap
The Chicago Blackhawks come into this one looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss at the hands of the Seattle Kraken last time out. After this game, Chicago will head home for a matchup with the Anaheim Ducks.
Blackhawks Looking For Road Rebound
Connor Bedard has a team-high 13 points with 3 goals and a team-high 10 assists while Ryan Donato has 11 points with a team-high 8 goals. Seth Jones has 10 points with 8 assists while Teuvo Teravainen has 8 points with 4 goals and 4 assists. Connor Murphy and Alex Vlasic each have 7 assists while Nick Foligno and Tyler Bertuzzi each have 6 points with 5 goals. Petr Mrazek has gone 5-8 with a 2.79 GAA and a .906 save percentage in goal for the Blackhawks while Arvid Soderblom is 1-2-1 with a 2.27 GAA and a .933 save percentage as well on the year.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Blackhawks have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Canucks have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last six games following a road loss.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites.
Vancouver Canucks Recap
The Vancouver Canucks come into this game looking to bounce back after a 5-2 loss to the Islanders last time out. After this game, Vancouver will meet the Predators, Rangers, and Senators.
Canucks Looking For Consistency
Quinn Hughes has a team-high 16 points with 3 goals and 13 assists while J.T. Miller’s added 14 points with 5 goals and 9 assists. Brock Boeser has 11 points with 6 goals and 5 assists while Conor Garland’s got 11 points with 4 goals and 7 assists. Elias Pettersson has 9 points with 4 goals and 5 assists and Jake DeBrusk also has 9 points split between 3 goals and 6 assists. Kevin Lankinen is 8-2-2 in goal for Vancouver with a 2.60 GAA and a .907 save percentage while Arturs Silovs is 0-2-1 with a 4.77 GAA and an .808 save percentage.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won each of their last eight games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have lost eight of their last nine games at Rogers Arena.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games against the Blackhawks at Rogers Arena.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games at Rogers Arena.
Blackhawks vs. Canucks Prediction
I’m leaning toward Vancouver here. I don’t love the Canucks at home right now, as the defense has fallen to the side at home, but the Canucks are at least scoring goals a lot more consistently than Chicago is. I also feel I can trust Vancouver’s defense and goaltending more than Chicago’s right now. Give me the Canucks.