Keep reading to see our Bruins vs Canucks NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Bruins travel take on the Canucks at 15-13-3.
- The Bruins are are averaging 2.5 goals per contest so far.
- The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 win vs. the Kraken.
- The Canucks' record sits at 15-8-5.
- Vancouver is 11th in power play goals this season.
- The Canucks are coming off a 3-2 win vs. the Sharks.
Bruins vs Canucks Preview
The Bruins and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Bruins.
Bruins vs. Canucks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks
- Where: Vancouver at Rogers Arena
- Date: Saturday, December 14th
- Betting Odds VAN -1.5, BOS +120 | VAN -142 O/U 5.5
Bruins Preview: Do the Bruins Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins improved to 15-13-3. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals was never in danger, with the combined score reaching just 2.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held strong, limiting Seattle to 23 shots on goal.
Boston's offense came through early in their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, which came on a power play.
The Bruins took 33 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They scored twice in the first period, with Brazeau's goal coming 3:23 into the game.
Defensively, the Bruins shut out the Kraken, with Jeremy Swayman recording 23 saves and a 100% save percentage. Boston's defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.
Canucks Preview: Will Vancouver Come Through as Home Favorites?
Vancouver improved to 15-8-5 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
All of Vancouver’s goals came after the Sharks opened the scoring in the second period. Pius Suter scored twice, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.
Vancouver’s offense was held scoreless in the first period and only managed one goal in the second before adding two more in the third. Pius Suter found the net twice, bringing his season total to four goals. Jake DeBrusk scored his first goal of the season.
The Canucks took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. They finished with 6 assists but were unable to score on the power play.
Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the first goal just 2:37 into the 2nd period and another at 18:43 in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.
Bruins vs Canucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Boston has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 3-7. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Across their last five home contests, Vancouver has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Vancouver has an puck line mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Against the spread, the Bruins have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 4-1 straight up.
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