Keep reading to see our Canucks vs Ducks NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Canucks face the Ducks in Anaheim at 5-2-3.
- The Canucks come into the game ranked 20th in shots on goal.
- The Canucks are coming off a 3-2 win vs. the Sharks.
- The Ducks host the Canucks with a record of 4-5-2.
- Anaheim is 14th in power play goals this season.
- The Ducks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
Canucks vs Ducks Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canucks and Ducks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Canucks are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Pacific division matchup against the Ducks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.
Canucks vs. Ducks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Vancouver Canucks at Anaheim Ducks
- Where: Anaheim at Honda Center
- Date: Tuesday, November 5th
- Betting Odds VAN -1.5, VAN -211 | ANA +177 O/U 6
Canucks Preview: Does Vancouver Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?
With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 5-2-3 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
The Canucks trailed 1-0 before Pius Suter tied it up in the second period. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead in the third, but the Sharks evened things up again. Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.
Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to 4. He scored at 14:41 in the second period and added another at 19:34 in the third. Jake DeBrusk, who took 2 shots on goal, netted his first goal of the season at 15:38 in the third period.
Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Suter’s first goal tied the game 1-1 at 5:19 in the second period.
Defensively, the Canucks gave up the first goal just 2:37 into the second period and another at 18:43 in the third. However, Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.
Ducks Preview: Will Anaheim Make it Happen at Home?
The Ducks fell to 4-5-2 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim was favored on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short of that number.
Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the third period, when they were already down 3-0.
Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal but only managed two scores in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish followed with his second, scoring with just four seconds left on a power play.
The Ducks were held scoreless until McGinn’s goal at 9:44 in the third period. They had 16 giveaways and finished with three assists, including Troy Terry’s fifth of the season and Ryan Strome’s fourth.
Defensively, the Ducks will need to improve after giving up four goals to the Blackhawks, including the opening two at 7:03 and 16:44 of the first period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Anaheim's defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.
Canucks vs Ducks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Through their last three home contests, the Ducks offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Anaheim posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Ducks have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 6-4.
- As the betting favorite, the Canucks have an puck line mark of just 2-8 in their last ten games. Vancouver posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
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Canucks vs Ducks Free Pick
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