The Vancouver Canucks are in search of an elusive second consecutive victory. The Canucks have not won back-to-back games since March 5, 2017 and have since gone a terrible 5-15-3. However, after a victory over the Buffalo Sabres Friday, the Canucks will be looking to end their drought against the Detroit Red Wings Sunday.
- The OVER is 4-1 in the Canucks last 5 games.
- The Red Wings are 4-1 against the puckline in their past 5 games.
- The Canucks are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games vs the Red Wings.
A big step forward will need to be taken on the power play if the Canucks want to be respectable this season, as the team is just 4-for-35 on the man advantage this year. Vancouver’s offense has been struggling, in general, this season, as they sit 23rd in goals per game with Derek Dorsett as their leading scorer.
The Wings enter this game riding a three-game losing streak. Detroit has struggled in all facets of the game during that span, as they have been outscored 13-8 while going 1-for-14 with the man advantage.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Vancouver Canucks opened as 131 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 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 3.2-2.6 victory for the Canucks. 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 Detroit Red Wings currently sport a record of 4-3-1. The Vancouver Canucks are 3-3-1. Betting totals have seen the Red Wings post a 6-2 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Canucks have gone 4-3 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Vancouver injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 8 (Detroit Red Wings) and the No. 31 (Vancouver Canucks) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Detroit Red Wings No. 13-ranked offense (3.25 goals per game) against a Vancouver Canucks defense that ranks No. 20 at 3.14 goals per game allowed. The Red Wings Sportsbook has clicked at a 15.62% rate while the Canucks have a 80% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Vancouver won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Sabres on October 20. Bettors who backed the Canucks at +147 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Detroit was a 4-3 loser at home against the Capitals. Bettors on Washington at -124 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Vancouver is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games
- Vancouver is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Vancouver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
- Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver at Minnesota, Tuesday, October 24th
Detroit at Buffalo, Tuesday, October 24th
