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The Detroit Red Wings (26-21-5) visit the Vancouver Canucks (23-18-10) Sunday with puck drop from Rogers Arena set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Red Wings vs. Canucks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Canucks lead 1-0 after a 5-4 win in Detroit on Dec. 1
The Red Wings extended their win streak to 5 games with a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night as (-101) road favorites as the Under (5.5) cashed. Leading Detroit scorer C Dylan Larkin netted a goal in his second straight game and G Cam Talbot stopped 33 of 34 shots faced.
The Canucks saw their 3-game win streak end on Friday with a 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars as (+148) road underdogs as the Over (5.5) cashed. LW Jake DeBrusk scored his 18th goal. Vancouver converted just 1 of 5 power-play opportunities.
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Red Wings at Canucks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 7:43 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Red Wings +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Canucks -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Wings +1.5 (-170) | Canucks -1.5 (+140)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Red Wings at Canucks projected goalies
Alex Lyon (9-6-1, 2.63 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Thatcher Demko (4-6-3, 3.26 GAA, .873 SV%)
Lyon earned a win in his last start on Thursday, stopping 45 of 47 shots in a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. He lost his last start against the Canucks on Feb. 15, 2024, allowing 4 goals on 21 shots faced.
Demko had a tough January, going 2-5 with a 3.12 GAA and a .868 SV%. However, he did win his last start against the Red Wings and Lyon 4-1 last Feb. 15, stopping 27 of 28 shots.
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Red Wings at Canucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Canucks 4, Red Wings 2
Moneyline
PASS.
The Red Wings are playing really good hockey, but their run ends on Sunday. The Canucks (-170) will win convincingly so I’ll take my bet to the puck line.
Puck line/Against the spread
BET CANUCKS -1.5 (+140).
Detroit is on a 5-game win streak, including back-to-back road wins, but they’re facing a tough spot Sunday with their third game in 4 days. Vancouver returns home after a 3-game road trip, and has the rest advantage. The Canucks may have lost their last game, but they had won 3 straight before that. Plus, they’ve won the last 2 meetings against the Red Wings.
Detroit struggles on the penalty kill, ranking last at 69.8%, while Vancouver has a solid 32 power-play goals. Getting plus odds on the puck line makes this even more tempting.
Over/Under
BET OVER 5.5 (-115).
The Over has hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams. Vancouver has gone Over in 2 of its last 3 contests, while Detroit has scored 14 goals in its last 4 games. The Canucks aren’t far behind with 13 goals in their last 4 outings. Expect plenty of goals and red lights flashing on Sunday.
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