NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Ducks
The Vancouver Canucks clash with the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Sunday, April 12.
Canucks to Make Life Tough for Ducks
Let’s go for the Canucks at +108 to triumph with a +1.5 goal start. This should be a big enough advantage over the Ducks and that’s why we’re making this prediction.
Canucks Have 8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes
Vancouver Canucks won their previous game 4-3 (SO). This was a road victory at SAP Center against San Jose Sharks. Jake DeBrusk, Marco Rossi and Teddy Blugers scored one goal each.
Anaheim Ducks won their last game, beating San Jose Sharks at home. It was a 6-1 win at Honda Center. John Carlson had a hat trick and was +2 overall. Goalie Lukas Dostal made 18 saves (.947).
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 5-3 in favor of the Ducks when they last played the Canucks, with the encounter taking place at Delta Center. The Canucks have triumphed in eight of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.
Starting Goalies
Nikita Tolopilo (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
5-11-2
3.7
.881
0
Lukas Dostal (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
30-19-3
3.1
.890
0
23/24
14-23-2
3.33
.902
1
Vancouver Canucks – Last 10 Games
2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 26.6 shots on goal, with a 28.6% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have given up 4.7 goals from 30.9 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.
Brock Boeser is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Elias Pettersson recording 8 points which were all assists. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 3.98 goal against average with a .875 save percentage.
Anaheim Ducks – Last 10 Games
The Ducks have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 33.5 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.0 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.5%.
The top points scorer is John Carlson with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Mikael Granlund is next in line after having 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 3.69 GAA with a .860 SV%.
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Game Prediction
Our pick is that Vancouver Canucks can triumph with a +1.5 start on the puck line. They should be able to stay close in this NHL clash and we’ll take the +108.
We keep a close eye on the NHL team news and our handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter hockey predictions ahead of the action.
Key Canucks vs Ducks stats:
The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ducks in 8 of their last 10 games.The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ducks in 4 of their last 5 games.The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Ducks in 8 of their last 10 games against Canucks.Canucks +1.5 Probability
The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 48.1% chance of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.
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Our Game Prediction
Canucks +1.5 @ +108
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Vancouver Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Ducks Big Favorites With the Books
You might not get rich backing Anaheim Ducks at -333. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 77% chance of winning this game. Vancouver Canucks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +260.
The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -130.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Vancouver Canucks Stats
Anaheim Ducks Stats
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 4.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 26.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 9.7
Blocks: 12.3
Faceoff Wins : 27.8
Hits: 21.4
Giveaways: 14.5
Takeaways: 4.4
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 27.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 2.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 6.8
Blocks: 9.7
Faceoff Wins : 27.9
Hits: 21.5
Giveaways: 16.4
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 33.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.5
Blocks: 13.4
Faceoff Wins : 29.2
Hits: 20
Giveaways: 15.2
Takeaways: 6.3
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 32.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10.5
Blocks: 14.1
Faceoff Wins : 28.2
Hits: 20.7
Giveaways: 15.8
Takeaways: 5.5
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Kevin Thompson
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