Read our Canucks vs Penguins pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Pittsburgh. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Canucks hold a 11-6-3 record so far.
- The Canucks are are averaging 3.2 goals per contest so far.
- The Canucks are coming off a 3-2 win vs. the Sharks.
- The Penguins have a 7-12-4 so far this season.
- Pittsburgh is 12th in power play goals this season.
- The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 win vs. the Canadiens.
Canucks vs Penguins Preview
Betting on today's Canucks and Penguins game? Catch the action at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Penguins hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Penguins. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.
Canucks vs. Penguins Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Vancouver Canucks at Pittsburgh Penguins
- Where: Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds VAN -1.5, VAN -124 | PIT +105 O/U 6.5
Canucks Preview: Will the Vancouver Defense Show Up on the Road?
Vancouver improved to 11-6-3 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored by -1.5 goals, but failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 5 falling short of that mark.
After trailing 1-0 in the second period, the Canucks tied it up with a goal from Pius Suter at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead in the third period, but the Sharks responded with a goal of their own. Suter scored again with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.
Pius Suter found the net twice in the Canucks' 3-2 win over the Sharks, bringing his goal tally to 3 and 4 for the season. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the year. Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but didn't score in the first period, with Suter's second goal coming with just 26 seconds left in the game.
The Canucks recorded 25 giveaways and 6 assists, with Carson Soucy picking up his first assist of the season on Suter's late goal. Quinn Hughes notched his 7th assist on DeBrusk’s goal.
Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage for the Canucks, who also had 5 takeaways and 24 hits. Vancouver's defense gave up the first goal 2:37 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd, but their offense scored with 26 seconds left to secure a 3-2 win.
Penguins Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Pittsburgh?
With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins improved to 7-12-4 this season. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.
Sidney Crosby scored the first two goals for the Penguins, and Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins held the Canadiens scoreless until the 3rd period.
In their latest game, the Penguins fired 24 shots on goal and netted 3 times, including an empty-netter. Sidney Crosby scored twice, bringing his season total to 5 goals. Blake Lizotte added his 2nd goal of the season with the empty-netter.
After scoring at 4:03 in the first period, Crosby added another at 1:20 in the second, this time on a power play. Pittsburgh recorded 14 offensive giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on their last performance, where they allowed just one goal to Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic posted a 96.2% save percentage with 25 saves, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 in the 3rd period, making it a 2-1 game.
Canucks vs Penguins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Canucks offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Vancouver posted an overall record of 8-2 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Penguins offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Pittsburgh posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 2-8 ATS.
- Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Penguins have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-2.
- Vancouver has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
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