Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/5/25
Planning on watching today’s Ducks and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.
ANAHEIM DUCKS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5
This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, March 5th.
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 Ducks (+1.5)
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
The Ducks dropped to 27-26-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
After falling behind 3-0, the Ducks got on the board with a goal at 10:16 in the third period. They added another with just 4 seconds left, but it was too late to mount a comeback.
Anaheim’s offense was held scoreless until the third period, with Brock McGinn netting his second goal of the season at 10:16. Mason McTavish followed with his second goal, coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.
The Ducks fired 39 shots on goal but were hampered by 16 giveaways. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, while Troy Terry added his fifth assist on McTavish’s late goal.
Anaheim’s defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period and another late in the second, all of which came before the Ducks got on the board. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.
Will the Canucks Win at Rogers Arena?
Vancouver edged out the Sharks 3-2, bringing their record to 27-22-11. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead in the third, but the Sharks responded with a goal at 18:43. Suter scored again with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for the Canucks.
Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, including his 3rd and 4th of the season. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and added the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk also found the net for the first time this season, scoring at 4:22 in the third period.
The Canucks took 27 shots on goal but gave the puck away 25 times. Vancouver didn’t score in the first period, got on the board with Suter’s first goal, and added two more in the third.
Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after allowing the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period and another at 18:43 in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen finished with 21 saves and a 91.3% save percentage. Vancouver’s defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.