Vancouver Canucks vs
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Vancouver Canucks Look to Continue Dominance Over Anaheim Ducks with Favorable Odds and Record

The Vancouver Canucks will be facing off against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center, with Vancouver holding a record of 5-2-3 and Anaheim holding a record of 4-5-2. Vancouver won all three matchups between these two teams last season. The puck will drop at 10 PM EST. Vancouver is the betting favorite with a line opening at -203 and remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Canucks -203 | Mighty Ducks +173
• Spread: Canucks -1.5 (+121) | Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-142)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vancouver will win straight-up is 67%.

Vancouver vs Anaheim Stats

Vancouver Canucks

In their last game, Vancouver was a -270 favorite and defeated the San Jose Sharks 3-2, however, they failed to cover the -1.5-puck line. Pius Suter scored twice, while Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves out of 23 shots faced. The Canucks have struggled offensively this season, scoring three or fewer goals in seven of their last nine games. They rank 18th in goals per game and 20th in shots per game. J.T. Miller, Connor Garland, Brock Boeser, and Quinn Hughes are all tied for the team lead with nine points. On the defensive side, Vancouver has been solid but goaltending has been below average. They rank 20th in goals against per game and sixth in shots against per game. Kevin Lankinen has a 5-0-2 record with a 2.25 GAA and .919 SV%, while Arturs Silovs has a 0-2-1 record with 5.00 GAA and .797 SV%. With a power ranking of 17, Vancouver is ranked 20th in offense, 21st in defense, and holds a 5-2-3 record this season.

Anaheim Mighty Ducks Analysis

In their recent game against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Anaheim Ducks were favored to win but ultimately fell short with a 4-2 loss. Brock McGinn and Mason McTavish each scored a goal, while Lukas Dostal faced 29 shots and allowed four goals. The Ducks have struggled offensively this season, scoring two or fewer goals in six of their last 10 games and ranking last in goals per game. Troy Terry leads the team with nine points. On the defensive end, the Ducks have performed better, ranking sixth in goals against per game and last in shots against per game. Lukas Dostal has a 4-3-2 record with impressive stats, while James Reimer has struggled in his two games. Overall, the Ducks have a power ranking of 27 and are ranked 32nd for offense, fifth for defense, and have a record of 4-5-2. Vancouver has struggled against Anaheim in their last three matchups.

Vancouver Canucks Dominate Anaheim Ducks in Recent Matchups

In recent matchups, Vancouver has displayed a strong performance against the Ducks. The Canucks emerged victorious in all three games against Anaheim last season and boast an impressive record of 8-2-0 in their last 10 meetings. Conversely, the Ducks have struggled offensively this season, scoring two or fewer goals in six of their last 10 games. Anaheim currently ranks last in goals per game and 23rd in shots per game. Given Vancouver's track record of success against the Ducks, it is likely that the Canucks will secure a definitive victory in this upcoming contest. Therefore, it is recommended to consider betting the puck line (-1.5) and placing your support behind Vancouver in this matchup.

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