Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-5-1) will face off against the Vancouver Canucks (3-1-2) in a highly anticipated 14-game slate in the NHL. Vancouver is coming into
Game outlook
On Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-5-1) will face off against the Vancouver Canucks (3-1-2) in a highly anticipated 14-game slate in the NHL. Vancouver is coming into the game as the betting favorite, opening at -176 and currently sitting at Vancouver -193. In this summary, we will analyze each team's recent form and provide predictions for the Penguins vs. Canucks matchup, including picks for both the side and total. The game is set to start at 10:00 ET at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Penguins +166 | Canucks -193
Spread: Penguins +1.5 (-145) | Canucks -1.5 (+125)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vancouver will win straight-up is 66%.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a rough west coast road trip, losing all four games and extending their losing streak to four games in total. They are currently 3-5-1 and sitting in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division. The team's recent struggles have led to low odds for making the postseason. The Penguins' defense has been particularly problematic, as they are allowing an average of 4.00 goals per game. In their most recent game against the Oilers, they were outshot 50-27 and failed to score on the power play. Their power ranking is 14, with a ranking of 19 in offense and 31st in defense.