Honda Center hosts an NHL battle between the Anaheim Ducks and the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.

The Canucks will look to vanquish their hosts on Thursday, as they are 23-12-2 this season, while the Ducks are 10-19-6. Vancouver is 18-17-2 against the total, while Anaheim is 15-18-2 versus the number.



View Vancouver vs Anaheim Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook NHL line for this matchup, Anaheim sat as +145 underdogs. The total was set at 5.5.

Power Rankings:
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 4-rated Canucks taking on the No. 30-rated Ducks in this contest.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Anaheim's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 2.4 goals per game, against a Canucks defense that ranks No. 7 at 2.4 goals allowed. The Ducks power play is averaging 17.7% while the Canucks defense kills off 85.3% of their penalties.

In their last action, Vancouver was a 3-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Sharks. Bettors on Vancouver at +100 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Anaheim was a 3-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Sharks. Bettors on Anaheim at +190 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.


Vancouver Canucks Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing San Jose are 8-2
After playing San Jose are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Anaheim Ducks Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Colorado are 7-3
After playing San Jose are 8-2
After a win are 3-7

A few Canucks at Ducks trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Vancouver's last 7 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Vancouver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver's last 6 games when playing Anaheim
Vancouver is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Anaheim's last 7 games when playing at home against Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Anaheim's last 13 games at home


Next up:
Vancouver at Los Angeles, Saturday, December 31
Anaheim home to Colorado, Saturday, December 31