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Vancouver Canucks at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Vancouver Canucks at St. Louis Blues odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Canucks (32-25-11) take on the St. Louis Blues (34-28-7) Thursday. Puck drop from Enterprise Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+ / Hulu / Disney+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Canucks vs. Blues odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1 with each team picking up road victories

While most eyes in the sporting world will be on March Madness, this game is possibly the most meaningful game the NHL has seen this season. These teams are tied for the second Wild Card spot at 75 points, but Vancouver has played 1 fewer game than STL. This is the final time these teams meet this season.

The Canucks rolled the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 Tuesday to snap a string of 3 losses in 5 games. RW Brock Boeser, who was rumored to be on the trade block a month ago, scored his 19th and 20th goals of the season. They won 5-2 in St. Louis Jan. 27, and the Blues won in OT 4-3 in Vancouver Dec. 10.

The Blues have been playing playoff hockey all month and are one of the best teams in the league since the Four Nations break at 9-2-2. They’ve won 3 straight after a 4-1 road win over the Nashville Predators Tuesday. RW Jordan Kyrou scored his 28th and 29th goals of the year, and LW Dylan Holloway had 3 assists. Holloway has points in 4 straight with 2 goals and 5 assists, and Kyrou has 8 points in his last 3 games with 5 goals and 3 assists.

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Canucks at Blues odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Canucks +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Blues -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-225) | Blues -1.5 (+185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5 (O: -145 | U: +120)

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Canucks at Blues projected goalies

Kevin Lankinen (24-13-7, 2.53 GAA, .904 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Jordan Binnington (21-21-4, 2.81 GAA, .897 SV%, 3 SO)

Lankinen was in net for the 6-2 win over the Jets Tuesday, stopping 20 of 22. He is 4-4-0 with a 2.63 GAA and .888 SV% in 8 March starts. This will be his fifth start in 9 days, so we’ll see if fatigue becomes an issue. He was in goal for the 5-2 win in St. Louis Jan. 27, stopping 24 of 26.

Binnington stopped 23 of 25 in the 7-2 win over Anaheim Sunday. He is 6-2-0 with a .903 SV% since the Four Nations break. One of those losses came in relief, and one was a stinker against Pittsburgh, but he has been really good since winning Gold with Canada. He was pulled in the Jan. 27 loss to the Canucks after allowing 3 goals on 18 shots in 1½ periods.

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Canucks at Blues picks and predictions

Prediction

Blues 4, Canucks 3

Moneyline

The Blues’ forecheck is the best it has been in 3 years right now, and they are winning via goal suppression. It’s a lot like the suffocation Vancouver exhibited to make it into the playoffs last year. I could see this one hitting OT, and when that happens, I’m taking Binnington every time.

Take the BLUES (-145).

Puck line/Against the spread

The Canucks are too expensive to take here. Instead, I’ll take BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE 2+ GOALS (-115). The last 3 results have been 5-2, 4-3 and 4-3.

Over/Under

I alluded to this a bit in the last section, but I’m taking the OVER 5 (-145). The Over has cashed in 3 straight meetings and is 5-4-1 overall in the last 10. Each team is 6-4 O/U in their last 10.

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Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Canucks (29-24-11) take on the Calgary Flames (30-23-10) Wednesday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Saddledome is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Canucks vs. Flames odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Flames lead 2-1

This game has major playoff implications as Calgary sits in the final Wild Card spot in the West, just 1 point ahead of Vancouver and the St. Louis Blues. This is the last head-to-head meeting between the clubs.

The Canucks fell 4-2 to the Montreal Canadiens at home Tuesday night. They got down 3-0 after 2 periods but got within 1 midway through the third after C Elias Pettersson drilled his 13th goal of the season. They couldn’t make it all the way back, though. Vancouver has lost 2 straight and is just 4-6-0 in the last 10.

The Flames beat Montreal 1-0 Saturday in their first home game since Feb. 23. They went 2-2-2 on the 6-game road trip. LW Joel Farabee had the lone tally, his 11th, in the shutout over the Habs. The Flames are an interesting bunch as they’re really not great at anything. They just find ways to get it done. They’re last in goals at 2.56 per game, 18th on the power play at 21.2% and 26th on the PK at 74.9%.

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Canucks at Flames odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Canucks +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Flames -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-225) | Flames -1.5 (+185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Canucks at Flames projected goalies

Arturs Silovs (1-6-1, 3.86 GAA, .858 SV%) vs. Dustin Wolf (22-12-4, 2.52 GAA, .915 SV%, 3 SO)

Silovs has certainly lost the magic he captured in the playoffs last year, as 5 of his 8 starts this season have rendered 4+ goals against. His last start came Feb. 27 in a 5-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks as he allowed 4 goals on 24 shots. He faced Calgary in his first start of the season Oct. 9 and allowed 6 goals on 26 shots.

Wolf stopped all 26 shots Montreal fired at him Saturday. He is 2-0-1 with a 1.64 GAA and .943 SV% in 3 starts this month. He faced Vancouver on New Year’s Eve and beat it 3-1, stopping 23 of 24 shots fired his way.

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Canucks at Flames picks and predictions

Prediction

Flames 2, Canucks 1

Moneyline

This will be a playoff atmosphere, and I could see the extra frame being necessary. D Quinn Hughes (lower body), one of the best defensemen in the sport, hasn’t played since March 1. However, there’s a good chance he returns for this one. That will be a boost, but I just can’t see the Canucks getting the necessary goaltending on the back-to-back.

Take the FLAMES -145.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s no play here as the Canucks are far too expensive at -225 on the PL.

Over/Under

This is more a fade on the offenses than faith in the goalies. The Canucks are 3-7 O/U in their last 10, and the Flames are 1-8-1. Three of the last 4 meetings saw fewer than 6 goals.

I’ll take the UNDER 5.5 (-120).

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Detroit Red Wings at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Detroit Red Wings at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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

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  • 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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Vancouver Canucks at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Vancouver Canucks at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Canucks (23-17-10) and Dallas Stars (32-17-1) will tussle  Friday at America Airlines Arena. The opening faceoff will be at 8 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Canucks vs. Stars odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Dallas won 2-of-3 in 2023-24

Vancouver is capping off a 3-game road trip. In the middle game of that voyage, the Canucks defeated the Nashville Predators 3-1 on Wednesday. The club is 2-0-0 on the trip and 3-0-0 in its last 3 games.

The Stars are also undefeated over their last 3 games (3-0-0). They are coming off a 4-3 overtime win Tuesday at the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Canucks at Stars odds

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  • Moneyline: Canucks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Stars -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-175) | Stars -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Canucks at Stars projected goalies

Thatcher Demko (4-5-3, 3.27 GAA, .877 SV%) vs. Jake Oettinger (25-11-1, 2.30 GAA, .912 SV%)

Demko started Wednesday against Nashville and allowed 1 goal on 32 shots. That effort marked a bounce-back after notching a shaky .833 SV% across his 4 previous games (Jan. 16-23).

Oettinger last played Tuesday at Vegas. He yielded 3 goals on 28 shots. The 26-year-old netminder owns a .919 SV% this month.

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Canucks at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 5, Canucks 3

Moneyline

PASS: Looking to the puck line for the best value on this one.

Puck line/Against the spread

Dallas is 18-7-1 at home. The Stars are back on home ice after back-to-back road games; after 5 previous multi-game trips, they returned home with 4 wins (4-1-0).

When playing on 2-days of rest, Dallas is 6-1-0, scoring 4.14 goals per game against 2.86. The Stars are underperforming recent 5-on-5 expected-goals numbers. They own a 30.4% power play since Jan. 14 and are facing a Vancouver club that has logged more-than 15 penalty minutes per game since Jan. 16.

If Demko gets the call for the Canucks, he’s been prone to some clunkers. The probability for some cushion here is worth a STARS -1.5 (+145) play.

Over/Under

Dallas owns some expected-goal numbers that indicate more lamps being lit in 5-on-5 play and at both ends. With the Stars’ nice offensive numbers on 2-day rest and with some fade lean on Demko, BACK THE OVER 5.5 (-110).

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Vancouver Canucks at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Vancouver Canucks at St. Louis Blues odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Canucks (21-17-10) take on the St. Louis Blues (23-23-4) Monday. Puck drop from Enterprise Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Canucks vs. Blues odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Blues lead 1-0 after 4-3 OT winner at Vancouver Dec. 10.

The Canucks outlasted the Washington Capitals 2-1 Saturday to snap a string of 4 losses in 5 games. D Quinn Hughes scored twice to give him 14 goals on the season. The Canucks are still going through it, though. They’ve scored just 13 goals in their last 9 games. They’re 3-5-2 over the last 10 games and sit 3 points behind a Wild Card spot.

The Blues are tugging at the Canucks’ shirt tails, sitting 2 points behind them. The Blue Notes are the epitome of a .500 team, winning 2 games against Calgary they needed and a game in Vegas, but they came home and laid an egg in 2 straight against Vegas and Dallas. The latest was a 2-0 stinker against the Dallas Saturday. They outshot the Stars 38-21 and could not beat their backup tendy.

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Canucks at Blues odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Canucks +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Blues -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-235) | Blues -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -130)

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Canucks at Blues projected goalies

Thatcher Demko (3-5-3, 3.47 GAA, .867 SV%) vs. Jordan Binnington (13-18-3, 2.84 GAA, .898 SV%, 3 SO)

Demko has lost 4 of 5 starts, allowing 6 goals on 34 shots in a 6-2 loss Thursday to the Edmonton Oilers. He is 1-4-0 with a 3.52 GAA and .852 SV% in 6 starts this month. He was between the pipes in the 4-3 OT loss to St. Louis Dec. 10, allowing 4 goals on 25 shots.

Binnington has been feast or famine. In 3 starts this month, he has allowed 4+ goals in each. In 4 other starts, he allowed 4 total. He was between the pipes Saturday against Dallas, stopping 17 of 19. He faced Vancouver twice last season, stopping 55 of 61 fired his way, going 1-1-0 in the process.

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Canucks at Blues picks and predictions

Prediction

Blues 3, Canucks 2

Moneyline

The Blues have won 3 straight against the Canucks and 8 of 10. They’ve really had their number, and Vancouver just can’t get anything going offensively. This number jumped from -120 once Binnington was confirmed the starter, but ST. LOUIS (-135) is the way to go.

Puck line/Against the spread

The last 3 meetings have ended within a goal, but Vancouver is far too expensive for the insurance.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Blues are 4-4-2 O/U in their last 10, and Vancouver is 4-6 O/U. We’ve highlighted the Canucks’ scoring deficiency, but they always play a heavy, tight-checking game against St. Louis. The Over hit earlier this season, but we’re going with the UNDER 5.5 (-130) here.

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Washington Capitals at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Washington Capitals at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Capitals (33-10-5) take on the Vancouver Canucks (20-17-10) Saturday. Puck drop from Rogers Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Capitals vs. Canucks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Capitals lead 1-0 after 2-1 OT winner at home Jan. 8

The Capitals have won 6 straight games. Guess how many goals they allowed in those 6 games? Four. The goalie tandem of Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren has been off the charts. That has given their forwards the confidence to play in front of them. The latest W was a 3-0 win at the Seattle Kraken Thursday. LW Alex Ovechkin added an empty-netter, his 22nd of the season, to pull within 20 of ‘The Great One’ on the all-time goals list.

The Canucks are a mess. Last year’s feel-good story has become a nightmare with rumored feuding between C Elias Pettersson and C J.T. Miller, who is believed to be on the trade block. Pettersson has just 30 points on the year after having 102 and 89 the last 2 years. Vancouver has lost 4 of 5 with the latest being a 6-2 thrashing at the Edmonton Oilers Thursday. RW Brock Boeser scored his 16th goal in that one.

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Capitals at Canucks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Capitals -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Canucks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals -1.5 (+195) | Canucks +1.5 (-235)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Capitals at Canucks projected goalies

Logan Thompson (22-2-3, 2.09 GAA, .925 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Thatcher Demko (3-5-3, 3.47 GAA, .867 SV%)

Thompson has won 10 straight starts. He hasn’t lost a game he started since Dec. 17. He allowed 2 goals in his last start Tuesday on 32 shots, and that doubled the amount of goals he surrendered in his 3 previous starts combined. He was between the pipes in the 2-1 OT winner against Vancouver Jan. 8, brushing aside 30 of 31.

Demko has been awful this season after missing time with a lower-body injury. He has lost 4 of his last 5 starts, and he allowed 6 goals on 34 shots to Edmonton Thursday. He beat the Caps in OT 3-2 last year, stopping 31 of 33, but he’s not playing on that plain this year.

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Capitals at Canucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 4, Canucks 2

Moneyline

I tried to see the other side of the coin here with the Caps on their third leg of a road trip nearly 3,000 miles from home. But Demko will at least allow 2, probably more, and I don’t see Vancouver getting 3 by Thompson.

Take the chalk with the CAPITALS -125.

Puck line/Against the spread

There’s not enough meat on this spread, and Ovi’s anytime goal is at +125, which isn’t beefy enough for me when sharp markets have it at +160.

PASS.

Over/Under

The plus-money on this Over has me tantalized like I’m seeing a 10 on a deserted island. Both teams have been Under teams because the Caps don’t allow goals, and Vancouver has scored 1 or fewer in half of its last 10. The Caps have 16 empty-net goals this season, and that is really where they feed Ovi. Can the Canucks score 2 goals at home to push this OVER 5.5 (+105)? I say yes.

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Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Canucks (20-16-10) and the Edmonton Oilers (29-15-3) meet Thursday at Rogers Place. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Canucks vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Canucks lost 7-3 in the first meeting Nov. 9, but Vancouver rebounded at home 3-2 Saturday at Rogers Arena. That was a game which saw C Connor McDavid suspended for a cross-check to the head of RW Conor Garland. As a result, McDavid was suspended for 3 games.

Vancouver was tripped up 3-2 at home against the Buffalo Sabres last time out Tuesday as the Under (5.5) cashed. The Canucks have dropped 3 of the past 4 outings, while the Under has hit in 5 of the previous 7 outings.

Edmonton lost 3-2 against the Washington Canucks on Tuesday, its second consecutive 3-2 loss as the Under has hit in 2 in a row.

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Canucks at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Canucks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Oilers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-165) | Oilers -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Canucks at Oilers projected goalies

Thatcher Demko (3-4-3, 3.23 GAA, .873 SV%) vs. Stuart Skinner (18-11-3, 2.71 GAA, .899 SV%, 2 SO)

Demko allowed 3 goals on 26 shots against the Sabres last time out, and he is just 1-3-0 with a 2.96 GAA and .862 SV% in 5 January starts. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 4 of those outings.

Skinner allowed 3 goals on just 14 shots in a loss to the Washington Capitals in his most recent start Tuesday. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 6 of his 7 starts in January, going 4-3-0 with a 2.36 GAA and .910 SV% with 1 SO.

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Canucks at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Canucks 2

Moneyline

The Oilers (-185) are just a little too expensive for standalone wager, costing nearly 2 times your potential return. My personal limit for those kind of wagers is -180. However, if you were able to toss Edmonton into a multi-leg or cross-town parlay, this price for including the Oilers is perfectly fine.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The CANUCKS +1.5 (-165) is worth a shot if you are looking for a little bit of insurance, and you can’t play Vancouver straight up.

In 7 of the past 9 meetings in this series, the margin of victory has been a single goal, so playing the underdog catching the goal and a half is worth a roll of the dice.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-110) is the lean, as we’ve seen the Under go 4-1-1 in the past 6 meetings. In fact, the exact score in 4 of the previous 6 meetings has been 3-2, with both teams winning by that score.

Vancouver has cashed in 2 in a row, and 5 of the past 7 outings. For Edmonton, the Under has also cashed in 2 straight, while going 10-6 in the past 16 outings.

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Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (29-13-3) visit the Vancouver Canucks (19-15-10) Saturday with puck drop from Rogers Arena set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Canucks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Oilers lead 1-0

Edmonton won at Vancouver 7-3 Nov. 9, 2024, covering as a -122 favorite with the Over (6) hitting in the third period.

The Oilers won their 4th straight game Thursday, edging out the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 as +101 road underdogs with the Over (6.5) hitting. D Evan Bouchard’s slap shot with just under 7 minutes left in the third period turned out to be the game-winner. Superstar C Connor McDavid assisted on the goal and also scored earlier in the game.

The Canucks lost their 8th game in the last 10 outings Thursday, falling 5-1 to the LA Kings as slight -101 home underdogs with the Over (5) coming in. D Quinn Hughes’ second-period goal was Vancouver’s only score. They’ve struggled to find the net lately, managing just 6 goals in their last 5 games.

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Oilers at Canucks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Canucks +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+145) | Canucks +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oilers at Canucks projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (18-9-3, 2.69 GAA, .902 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Thatcher Demko (2-3-3, 3.39 GAA, .872 SV%)

Skinner improved to 4-1 in January with Thursday’s win at the Avalanche, saving 22 of 25 shots, which followed a 30-save shutout at home vs. the Kings. He was the winning goalie in the November meeting vs. the Canucks when he stopped 17 of 20 shots

Demko took the loss in his last start, allowing 5 goals on 21 shots to the Kings Thursday. He’s 0-2 with a 3.29 GAA (45 saves against 53 shots) and .849 SV% in 3 January starts. Demko did win the last time he faced the Oilers, stopping 41 of 43 shots in a 6-2 home victory in November, 2023.

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Oilers at Canucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 5, Canucks 2

Moneyline

PASS.

Edmonton (-175) will win and easily cover the puck line, which is why I’ll take my wager there.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET OILERS -1.5 (+145).

As mentioned above, look for Edmonton to win by several goals. The Oilers have won 8 of their last 10, while the Canucks have lost 8 of their last 10, including 3 in overtime.

Edmonton has won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matchups, including the last 2 in Vancouver, and covered the puck line in 2 of the last 3 vs. Vancouver.

The Oilers have scored 3 or more goals in 16 of their last 17 games, while the Canucks have struggled, scoring 1 or fewer goals in 4 of their last 5.

With all the signs pointing to Edmonton, this one feels like a safe bet.

Over/Under

I’m leaning toward the Over, but it’s not strong enough to recommend it. The Over/Under is 5-4-1 in their last 10 Edmonton-Vancouver matchups, and it’s 5-5 in both teams’ last 10 games. I see the Oilers will scoring 3 to 5 goals, but I’m not sure if the Canucks can score 2.

Because of that, I’ll PASS on a total bet.

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LA Kings at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s LA Kings at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (24-12-5) and the Vancouver Canucks (19-14-10) meet Thursday at Rogers Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Canucks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Canucks lead 1-0; Vancouver won 4-2 in L.A. on Nov. 7 as a road favorite (-130) as the Over (5.5) cashed

The Kings have struggled to light the lamp in the few games. L.A. was blanked 1-0 against the Edmonton Oilers Monday, and it has managed just 8 total goals in the past 5 games, or 1.6 goals per game (GPG). The Under has cashed in all 5 of those contests.

The Canucks lost 6-1 on the road against the Winnipeg Jets last time out Tuesday. Like the Kings, Vancouver has had issues scoring, going for just 5 total goals in the past 4 games, or 1.25 GPG. Vancouver has been shut out twice in the previous 6 outings, too. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games.

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Kings at Canucks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Kings -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Canucks -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings -1.5 (+220) | Canucks +1.5 (-275)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Kings at Canucks projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (12-3-5, 2.11 GAA, .923 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Thatcher Demko (2-2-3, 3.17 GAA, .883 SV%)

Kuemper was the hard-luck loser in a 1-0 loss on the road against the Oilers. He has allowed just 3 total goals in 4 starts in January, going 3-1-0 with a 0.75 GAA and .974 SV% with a shutout. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 18 straight starts since coughing up 8 goals in a wild OT loss in Ottawa on Oct. 14.

Demko allowed just 2 goals on 20 shots last time out last Friday in Carolina, but he was on the ugly end of a 2-0 score thanks to a lack of offensive support. The loss to the Hurricanes was his first full start of January, as he left his previous outing Jan. 2 due to a bout with back spasms.

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Kings at Canucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Canucks 3, Kings 2

Moneyline

The CANUCKS (-105) are worth a look as short ‘dogs at home. Both Vancouver and the Kings (-115) are risky plays due to their lack of offense recently.

Vancouver is just 1-3-2 in the past 6 games, but at home, the Canucks are a respectable 3-2-2 in the past 7 outings at Rogers.

L.A. can’t be blamed if it is a little distracted, perhaps due to the terrible wildfires situation at home, although the defense and goaltenders have certainly been coming up big. The offense is just unable to get the job done lately.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Canucks +1.5 (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive. Even if you were to fold this into a multi-leg parlay, there is too much risk.

AVOID, and if you like Vancouver, just play it straight up on the moneyline.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-130) is worth a look, as both teams have struggled to score, yet each has had some solid defense and goaltending. It’s a great recipe for Under results.

L.A. has scored just 8 total goals in the past 5 games, or 1.6 GPG, while allowing just 1.0 GPG in the span.

Vancouver is averaging just 1.3 GPG of offense in the past 4 tries, while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 3 of the past 4 outings.

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Vancouver Canucks at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Vancouver Canucks at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Canucks (19-13-10) visit the Winnipeg Jets (29-12-3) on Tuesday. Puck drop from Canada Life Centre is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Canucks vs. Jets odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Jets won 2 of 3 games last season

Vancouver snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday while covering as a +161 road underdog. D Quinn Hughes had a goal and an assist in the winning effort.

Winnipeg has won 2 of its last 3 games after handling the Colorado Avalanche 3-0 on Saturday as a +115 home underdog. LW Nikolaj Ehlers led the way on offense with 2 goals.

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Canucks at Jets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Canucks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Jets -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-190) | Jets -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +115 | U: -135)

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Canucks at Jets projected goalies

Kevin Lankinen (16-7-6, 2.51 GAA, .906 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (26-6-2, 2.02 GAA, .928 SV%, 6 SO)

Lankinen has been solid for the Canucks with his GAA, wins, and shutouts all ranking 14th or better. He has lost 3 of his last 4 games, while the Canucks scored just 1 goal combined in 2 of the 3 losses. He has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 7 of his last 9 games.

Hellebuyck has been the best goalie in the NHL this season with his wins, GAA, SV%, and shutouts all ranking first. He has won 8 of his last 10 starts while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 6 of his last 8 games.

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Canucks at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 3, Canucks 1

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Jets’ (-165) puck line.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET JETS -1.5 (+155).

Winnipeg is 16-4-3 at home this season. Each of its last 6 wins have come by 2 or more goals while it has held opponents to 2 or fewer goals in 7 of its last 10 and accumulated 3 shutouts during that span.

Vancouver has dropped 4 of its last 5 games and 6 of its last 8 contests while scoring 1 or fewer goals in 4 of its last 7 outings.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-135).

The Jets have the top goalie in the league while the Canucks also have a dominant goalie.

The Canucks have scored 1 or fewer goals in 3 of their last 5 games while allowing 2 or fewer goals in each of their last 3 contests.

The Jets have scored 3 or fewer goals in 6 of their last 7 games while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 7 of their last 10. They have allowed 4 goals combined in their last 3 games.

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