Boston Bruins vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins 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 for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Canucks being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Bruins.

BOSTON BRUINS 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, December 14th.

WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:

• With the Canucks being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Canucks.
• Take the Canucks on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Bruins (+1.5)

Do the Bruins Stand a Chance on the Road?

With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins moved to 15-13-3 on the season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, limiting them to 23 shots on goal.

Boston’s offense got off to a quick start in their 2-0 win over the Kraken, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at the 10:03 mark of the first period.

The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal, but also recorded 16 giveaways. They were credited with 4 assists, including Brad Marchand’s 7th of the season and Elias Lindholm’s 6th, both on Coyle’s power play goal.

Boston’s defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, earning the shutout. The Bruins’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 15 hits.

Will the Canucks Find a Way to Win at Home?

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 15-8-5 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

Vancouver trailed 1-0 before Pius Suter tied it up in the second period. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks the lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to even the score. Suter’s second goal, with just 26 seconds left, secured the win for Vancouver.

Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored in the second period and then netted the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 15:38 in the third period.

Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and had 25 offensive giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Suter’s first goal at 14:41 in the second.

Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, helping the Canucks to a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Defensively, Vancouver recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits. They did give up the first goal at 2:37 of the 2nd period and another at 18:43 in the 3rd, which tied the game at 2-2.