Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/5

The NHL Regular Season is kicking off with the Chicago Blackhawks visiting the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. Chicago has a balanced record of 5-5-3 and sits at 12th in the Western Conference. Head Coach Jeff Blashill hopes to guide his team to improve their 3-5 conference record.

Vancouver enters the game with a 7-7 record, ranked 10th in the conference. The Canucks, led by Head Coach Adam Foote, aim to capitalize on their home advantage. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ at 10:00 PM on November 5, 2025.

Blackhawks vs Canucks Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks
• Venue: Rogers Arena
• Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
• Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks -174, Chicago Blackhawks +146

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have struggled in recent games. They lost 3-1 against the Seattle Kraken despite having more shots on goal. Connor Bedard provided an assist, and Andre Burakovsky scored the only goal for the team.

In their matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, the Blackhawks were narrowly defeated 3-2. Andre Burakovsky contributed a goal and an assist, while Connor Bedard also added an assist. The team showed some improvement with their power play, scoring once.

The Blackhawks’ last win came against the Ottawa Senators with a 7-3 score. Connor Bedard was the standout player, netting a hat trick and adding an assist. Spencer Knight has been the main goalie, recording 251 saves in the season.

Vancouver Canucks Team Preview

The Vancouver Canucks recently played against the Nashville Predators and won 5-4. Brock Boeser and Evander Kane each scored two goals. The team had 36 shots on goal and managed two power-play goals.

In a previous game, the Canucks lost to the Minnesota Wild 5-2. Drew O’Connor scored both goals for the team. The Canucks had 28 shots on goal but couldn’t convert any power plays.

During their game against the St. Louis Blues, the Canucks won 4-3. Kiefer Sherwood scored three goals, leading the team. Despite being outshot, the Canucks secured the win with effective scoring.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vancouver Canucks are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks with a moneyline of -174. The Canucks have a slight edge in both skater and goaltending stats, with better rankings in goals and assists. Given these factors, picking the Canucks to win straight up seems reasonable. The projected score is Vancouver 4, Chicago 3.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Canucks having more power play goals. The projected total score is 7, which is above the line. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at -108.