Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings Pick and Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Vancouver Canucks pay a visit to Joe Louis Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Vancouver Canucks opened as 123 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.2-2.2 victory for the Red Wings. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Red Wings sit at 7-6-1 on the season; in comparison, the Vancouver Canucks are currently 5-8-1. Looking to wager on the totals? Detroit is 7-6-1 OU, and Vancouver is 7-7 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Vancouver injuries news.

This game puts the Detroit Red Wings, most recently No. 15 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Vancouver Canucks, who rate a No. 30 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Detroit Red Wings No. 15-ranked offense (2.71 goals per game) against a Vancouver Canucks defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.93 goals per game allowed. The Red Wings Sportsbook has clicked at a 15.69% rate while the Canucks have a 85% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Canucks were a 5-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Rangers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Vancouver at +309 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.

Detroit was a 3-2 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Flyers. They won as +134 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.

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