Vancouver Canucks (30-24-11) vs Chicago Blackhawks (20-37-9)
March 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks -250 / Chicago Blackhawks +205 — Over/Under: 5.5
The Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks meet Saturday in NHL action at the Rogers Arena. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Pick.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Sharks and Avs, and they play the Kraken, Kings, and Blues next. The Blackhawks have lost 12 of their last 16 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.71 goals per game and are scoring 24.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 23 goals, Teuvo Teravainen has 36 assists and Connor Bedard has 157 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.47 goals per game and are killing 80.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 106 goals on 964 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 91 goals on 962 shots.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks lost to the Canadiens, beat the Flames, and they play the Utah, Jets, and Blues next. The Canucks have been a .500 team over their last 16 games.
The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 2.71 goals per game and are scoring 22.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Jake DeBrusk leads Vancouver with 23 goals, Quinn Hughes has 47 assists and Conor Garland has 141 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vancouver Canucks are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 82.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Thatcher Demko has given up 45 goals on 412 shots faced, and Kevin Lankinen has allowed 106 goals on 1,103 shots.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have lost nine of their last 10 games at Rogers Arena.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in 13 of their last 14 home games against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at Rogers Arena.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games as underdogs when tied after the second period.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Canucks have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blackhawks have won two of their last three games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 15 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The road team has covered the puck line in four of the Canucks’ last five games.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in six of their last seven games as favorites when leading after the second period.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.86).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 31st in the league for shots per game this season (25.6).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 7th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.84%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 32nd in the league for shots per game this season (24.5).
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
The Canucks will be without Thatcher Demko and Noah Juulsen, while Tyler Myers is questionable.
The Blackhawks will be without Laurent Brossoit.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
The Canucks haven’t had the greatest couple of weeks and you can argue they’re better on the road than at home, but none of that matters when playing the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks are arguably the worst team in the league and they’re 7-22-5 on the road. You shouldn’t make a habit of putting real money on the Blackhawks. Also, the Canucks have won each of the last nine games against the Blackhawks. The Canucks haven’t beaten the Blackhawks since November 2021. I’ll keep fading the Blackhawks, and I’ll lay the PL to shave down the juice.