SportsJaw
LeaderboardToday's GamesBest BetsLive OddsMake Picks
Login / Sign In
Today's GamesLatest PredictionsToday’s Best BetsLive OddsTeam PredictionsHead-to-Head MatchupsSJ CoinsAbout SportsJawContact UsLogin / Sign In
HomeMatchupsMake PicksLeaders
SportsJaw

The social platform for sports bettors.

Explore SportsJaw

  • Today’s Picks
  • Predictions
  • Best Bets
  • Leaderboard
  • Make Picks
  • Live Odds
  • Team Predictions
  • Head-to-Head
  • Game Briefing

Picks by Sport

  • NFL Picks
  • NCAAF Picks
  • NBA Picks
  • NCAAB Picks
  • MLB Picks
  • NHL Picks

About SportsJaw

  • How It Works
  • SJ Coins
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact Us

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Picks are opinions, not guarantees. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

© 2026 SportsJaw. For entertainment purposes only. SportsJaw does not accept or place wagers.

  1. Home
  2. NHL Picks
  3. Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Jazz
Wed 10:00 PM ET
Vancouver Canucks logo
Vancouver
Canucks2
2-10
versus
Utah Jazz logo
Utah
Jazz3
5-5-7
Final/OT
Team1234T
Vancouver Canucks01102
Utah Jazz00213
NHL · Vancouver Canucks at Utah Jazz

Your Picks on Canucks vs Jazz

Picks closed
Spread
Moneyline
Total

Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Jazz Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 18, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Delta Center — Salt Lake City, UT

Article updated Dec 17, 10:16 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Vancouver Canucks and Utah Hockey Club are set to face off in an upcoming game, with both teams aiming to improve upon their current standings in their respective

Game outlook

The Vancouver Canucks and Utah Hockey Club are set to face off in an upcoming game, with both teams aiming to improve upon their current standings in their respective divisions. The Canucks hold a record of 16-9-5 but have only secured five wins in their last 10 games, placing them in fourth in the Pacific Division. On the other hand, Utah is 14-11-5 and sits in fifth in the Central Division, but they are coming off back-to-back wins. Utah is the betting favorite with odds opening at -110 and the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for our Canucks vs Utah prediction and consider using sportsbook promo codes when placing your bets.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Canucks -102 | Jazz -110

Spread: Canucks 0 (0) | Jazz 0 (0)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 52%.

Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks are currently enjoying a successful season, with their offense leading the way by scoring an average of 3.20 goals per game. Key players such as Elias Pettersson, Conor Garland, and Jake DeBrusk have been instrumental in leading the top two lines, with a combined total of 30 goals and 44 assists. Additionally, J.T. Miller, Brock Boeser, and Pius Suter have contributed with a total of 25 goals and 31 assists. Quinn Hughes has been a standout defenseman, adding seven goals and 28 assists to help open up the offense. On the defensive end, the team has struggled, allowing an average of 3.07 goals per game. While Quinn Hughes and Tyler Myers have performed well with a combined total of 8.6 defensive point shares, the rest of the unit has had difficulties in preventing opponents from getting open shots on goal. However, goaltender Kevin Lankinen has been a bright spot with a .912 save percentage and a 2.52 goals-against average. With a power ranking of 11, the Vancouver Canucks are currently ranked 12th in the league in offense, 19th in defense, and have a record of 2-10 this season. If you are looking for expert NHL predictions to enhance your handicapping, consider trying our services to improve your success rate in predicting game outcomes.

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Picks are opinions, not guarantees. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

Utah Jazz Analysis

The Utah Hockey Club has shown great promise this season, with their offense scoring an average of 3.03 goals per game. Clayton Keller, Dylan Guenther, and Logan Cooley have been standout players, leading the top two lines in scoring. Other key contributors include Nick Schmaltz, Jack McBain, Barrett Hayton, Mikhail Sergechev, and Michael Kesselring. The defense has also been strong, allowing only 2.90 goals per game. Goaltender Karel Vejmelka has been solid with a .915 save percentage and 2.40 goals-against average. The Utah Jazz has a power ranking of 9 and is ranked #17 for offense and #11 for defense, with a record of 5-5-7. Vancouver has struggled in recent matchups against Utah. To maximize profits, it is recommended to choose the strongest hockey handicappers.

Vancouver Canucks set to dominate on the road with strong defense and skilled forwards

The Vancouver Canucks are currently having a successful season and are focused on making a strong comeback in this game. With skilled players such as Elias Pettersson and Conor Garland leading the forward unit, the team is expected to generate numerous scoring opportunities by efficiently moving the puck and creating open shots through quick passing. In the upcoming game, the Canucks aim to continue their defensive prowess demonstrated in their previous game where they only allowed one goal. The defense, including players like Quinn Hughes and Tyler Myers, will focus on creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on goal to support goalie Kevin Lankinen in making key saves. With a solid performance anticipated, the Canucks are expected to secure a victory on the road. Betting on the Canucks money line as home favorites is recommended.

SportsJawGame Predictions
Predicted score

Unavailable for this preview

Projected winnerUnavailableConfidencelow
Pick on the Spread

Published pick: Unavailable

Pick on the Total

Published pick: Unavailable

#VancouverCanucks#UtahJazz

Share this preview

Facebook X Reddit Email
SportsJaw logo
Written by

SportsJaw Editorial Team

SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Canucks vs Jazz archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Canucks vs Jazz matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Vancouver Canucks-102 → +100Moved
  • Moneyline · Utah Jazz-110 → -120Moved
  • Spread · Vancouver Canucks0 (0) → +1.5 (-250)Moved
  • Spread · Utah Jazz0 (0) → -1.5 (+210)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Vancouver Canucks
2-10 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Utah Jazz
5-5-7 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-18T03:16:15.157Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Utah Jazz defeated Vancouver Canucks 3-2

Utah Jazz defeated Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on December 18, 2024, a 1-goal decision in the series. Utah Jazz's strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Vancouver Canucks +1.5 (-250) spread, Vancouver Canucks covered, while the 5 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BookieslayerMoneyline · Vancouver Canucks -102Loss
  • MikeVargasMoneyline · Utah Jazz -110Win
  • Sammy52Moneyline · Vancouver Canucks -102Loss
  • 1188460207Moneyline · Utah Jazz -112Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Vancouver Canucks -102Loss