Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Canucks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blackhawks.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5

This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:

• Based on our analysis, we foresee the Canucks winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
• Take the Canucks on the moneyline
• The Canucks should also cover at -1.5

Can Chicago Lock in a Road Win?

With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 6-10-1. As underdogs on the puck line, Chicago covered, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.

All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held Anaheim scoreless until the third period. The Blackhawks’ defense allowed 39 shots, but Arvid Söderblom made 37 saves to secure the victory.

Chicago’s offense was led by Ryan Donato, who netted his 7th goal of the season in the 3rd period. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal of the year on a power play in the 2nd, while Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th, also on a power play. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, marking his 1st goal of the season.

Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 9 this season. Taylor Hall picked up his 4th assist on Teravainen’s power-play goal. Chicago fired 29 shots on goal and finished the game with 12 giveaways.

Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry their momentum from the previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom had a strong performance, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks’ defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, with one being a power-play goal just 4 seconds before the final buzzer.

Do the Canucks Have a Shot at a Home Win?

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved their record to 8-4-3. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.

The Canucks fell behind 1-0 in the second period, but Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead with a goal at 4:22 in the third, but the Sharks evened it up again with just 1:17 left. Suter scored his second goal of the game with 26 seconds remaining to secure the win.

Pius Suter found the net twice for the Canucks in their 3-2 win over the Sharks, bringing his season goal tally to 3 and 4. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, scoring at 4:22 in the third period.

The Canucks took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. After a scoreless first period, they got on the board at 14:41 in the second, with Suter’s second goal coming with just 26 seconds left in the game.

Vancouver’s defense gave up the first goal just 2:37 into the second period and another at 18:43 in the third, but they held on for a 3-2 win over San Jose. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.