Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction NHL Picks 10/26/24

In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 26th, at the Rogers Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Penguins’  recent form and recent player performance 

-The Canucks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vancouver

-Recent betting trends in games played between Pittsburgh and Vancouver

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Penguins and Canucks.

Penguins Really Struggled

The Penguins in the last game faced off against the Edmonton Oilers and it was an ugly game. The Penguins failed to score any goals while the defense gave up four goals and that led to the defeat. Joel Blomqvist started in goal and saved 46 of the 50 shots. The defense needs to not allow so many shots on goal in this game. The Penguins are averaging 3.0 goals while their defense is giving up 4.22 goals per game. The offense is ranked 17th best in the league while the defense is ranked 31st. Evgeni Malkin has scored two goals and added nine assists so far this season. The Penguins will face the Wild following this game.

Canucks Have Won Three Straight

The Canucks are playing well heading into this game and they have won three straight games. In the last game against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Canucks scored six goals and then ended up winning by three. J.T. Miller scored a goal and added two assists. Conor Garland scored a goal and added an assist. The Canucks are averaging 3.33 goals while their defense is giving up 2.83 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league while the defense is ranked 10th in the league. 

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction

The Penguins offense really struggled on Friday and it’s going to be much of the same here. The Penguins defense is giving up 4.22 goals per game and they are going to really struggle here. The Canucks offense is going to have no issue getting out to a fast start and it’s going to be Vancouver that is going to end up getting the job done here. Back the Canucks on the money line to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Canucks ML