Vancouver Canucks vs. Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, NHL Odds
The Canucks opened their current three-game road trip with a narrow 4-3 win in Colorado on Wednesday night, and have now claimed victory in three of their past four overall contests. The Golden Knights aim to wrap up a three-game homestand on a winning note after falling 4-2 to Seattle on Friday, ending a run of four straight games in which they earned at least a point.
The Canucks have made minor gains since opening as +159 underdogs, improving to +152 underdogs on the NHL odds. The total has held firm since opening at 6.5, with the OVER improving to -115 chalk, backed by 80 per cent of the betting action.
Canucks vs. Golden Knights NHL Betting Odds
Saturday night’s matchup at T-Mobile Arena marks the second of three regular season meetings between these Pacific Division rivals, and their second clash this week. The Golden Knights skated to a 5-4 win when they visited Vancouver on Monday night, snapping a two-game losing streak in head-to-head action. These clubs have split their past six regular season meetings, with the road team claiming victory in three of the past four.
Recent dates involving these clubs have tended to be high scoring, with the total reaching 7.0 or higher in six of their past eight, powering a steady 7-1-0 run for the OVER in totals betting. Saturday’s contest marks the second time this season that Vegas will hit the ice on back-to-back nights. The Golden Knights have struggled in the second contest when playing on consecutive nights, losing six of their past eight.
Vancouver Canucks
After struggling to generate offence during a recent three-game losing streak, the Canucks have rediscovered their scoring touch during a 3-1-0 run, averaging 4.25 goals per game. The boost in production is timely considering this club’s recent dismal performance on the road, where they have won just four of 15 since early April, and last compiled a 3-0-0 run in mid-March.
An inability to contain opposing shooters has been common during this team’s road slide. The Canucks have surrendered at least four goals in 11 of their past 15 road contests. While that has paid dividends for OVER bettors with a reliable 9-1-0 run, it has done little to boost this club on the puck line, where they have come up short in six of their past 11 road defeats.
Elias Pettersson has led the charge during the club’s recent surge, scoring four goals and adding two assists during a four-game points streak. Pettersson has also been a steady producer when facing the Golden Knights, scoring seven goals and adding six helpers in 10 career dates with Vegas.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights’ struggle to shut down opposing shooters resurfaced once again in Friday’s loss to the Kraken. Outshot for the second time in as many outings, the Golden Knights spotted Seattle a quick 2-0 lead, and while they were able to erase the deficit before the end of the first period, they were unable to keep pace while mustering just 13 shots on goal over the final two periods in a 4-2 loss.
Overall, this club has now allowed four or more goals in seven of their past 11 outings after giving up just 1.73 goals per game during a 9-2-0 start. Adin Hill has particularly struggled between the pipes, allowing 15 total goals over his past four outings. However, Saturday night’s expected starter Logan Thompson has fared far better, particularly on home ice. Thompson has allowed just six total goals during his current 3-0-0 run, and just six total goals during a steady 4-1-0 run on home ice.
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