Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canucks versus the Hurricanes? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canucks. Check out BetCoco for Carolina Hurricanes – Vancouver Canucks odds
Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Canucks and Hurricanes have played each other, Vancouver has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Canucks have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- Through their last three home contests, the Hurricanes offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Carolina posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Canucks have an puck line mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Vancouver posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
As the top team in the Western Conference, the Vancouver Canucks head into this game with a record of 33-11-5. In the Pacific Division, the Canucks are also in first place, and they have gone 9-4 against divisional opponents this season.
On the road, Vancouver has gone 15-7-3, and they have been the underdog in 19 of their 49 games this season. In their last ten games, the Canucks have gone 8-2, and they have won three straight games when listed as the underdog.
The Canucks come into the game scoring an average of 3.8 goals per game, putting them 2nd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 27th in the league. This year, the Canucks have recorded a 15-5 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 17-6 record.
Entering the game, goalie Thatcher Demko has started 35 games this season. His current record stands at 26-8, and his save percentage is 0.971%.
At home this season, the Hurricanes have gone 15-5-4 and have won three straight games. In the Metropolitan Division, Carolina is in second place and has a record of 9-6.
Overall, the Hurricanes are 28-15-5 and have 61 points. In the Eastern Conference, Carolina is in fourth place and has won four of their last five games.
When looking at their offense, the Hurricanes have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 8th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 4th in the league. Looking at how the Hurricanes’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 3rd in power play goals and 7th in shorthanded goals.
Entering the game, goalie Pyotr Kochetkov has started 21 games this season. His current record stands at 11-7, and his save percentage is 0.583%.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Hurricanes winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Tips
- Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline
- The Hurricanes should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Carolina Hurricanes Injury Report
- Frederik Andersen – Blood Clots – Out
- Andrei Svechnikov – Upper Body – Questionable
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Phil Di Giuseppe – Lower Body – Out
- Guillaume Brisebois – Upper Body – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
- Carson Soucy – Hand – Out
