Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Picks & Predictions
The 2024-25 NHL season will kick off on Thursday, December 19, with a Pacific Division showdown between the Vancouver Canucks and the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena
Game outlook
The 2024-25 NHL season will kick off on Thursday, December 19, with a Pacific Division showdown between the Vancouver Canucks and the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The puck drop is set for 10:00 PM ET. This game marks the beginning of a four-game regular-season series between the two teams, who split a four-game set last season. Vegas is currently the -165 favorite, with a total of 6.0 goals. Let's take a closer look at this Canucks vs. Golden Knights matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Canucks +141 | Golden Knights -165
Spread: Canucks +1.5 (-179) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+156)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 62%.
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are coming off a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche and are looking for their second straight win as they visit the Utah Hockey Club. Thatcher Demko, who recently returned from a knee injury, earned his first win of the season against the Avalanche with 30 saves. He is expected to start against Utah, while Kevin Lankinen is set to return to the crease on Thursday after missing two games due to illness. Lankinen has a record of 14-4-3 this season with a 2.52 GAA and .912 save percentage. Vancouver is currently ranked 12th in offense, 19th in defense, and has a record of 2-10 this season. Be sure to check out the best sports betting promos available.