The Anaheim Ducks, led by Ryan Getzlaf and Adam Henrique, are ready to take the ice against Elias Pettersson, Bo Horvat, and the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena in a Pacific Division tilt. The match gets underway at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, February 25, and you can catch it live on Sportsnet Pacific.
Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks Odds
Vancouver is 26-36 straight-up (SU) and has earned 0.3 units for moneyline bettors this year. That early-season winning percentage isn’t too far off from to the 31-51 record the team produced during last year’s regular season campaign. Of the team’s 62 regular season outings, 31 have gone under the total, while 27 have gone over and just four have pushed. The team is 13-16 SU at home this year.
The Canucks have converted on just 15.2 percent of their power play chances this year, a figure that’s ranked 28th overall in the NHL. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 18th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 80.1 percent of all penalties.
With a .910 save percentage and 28.6 saves per game, Jacob Markstrom (22-25-7) has been the top goalkeeper for Vancouver this year. If Vancouver chooses to give him the night off, however, the team may turn to Anders Nilsson (3-9-9 record, .895 save percentage, 3.09 goals against average).
Anaheim has lost 11.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year and is currently 24-38 straight up (SU). A total of 38 of its matches have gone under the total, while 21 have gone over and just three have pushed. The Ducks are 12-21 SU as the away team this season.
The Ducks have converted on just 15.2 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a figure that’s ranked 28th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 12th overall and it’s successfully killed off 80.8 percent of all opponent power plays.
John Gibson (2.93 goals against average and .914 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for Anaheim. Gibson is averaging 28.5 saves per game and has 18 wins, 28 losses, and eight OT losses to his credit.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks Betting Predictions
Pick: SU Winner – Canucks, O/U – Under
Betting Notes
- Two of the Canucks’ last ten games have gone to a shootout. The team is 2-0 in those games and 3-3 overall in shootouts this season.
- For both of these teams, the under has hit in four of their last five games.
- Seven of Anaheim’s last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 2-5 in those games.
- Anaheim skaters have accounted for the 12th-most hits in the league (22.7 per game), but the team’s averaged just 18.0 hits over their last five away games.
