Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/2/25

Looking to win big? The Red Wings and Canucks face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks are hosting the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Red Wings.

DETROIT RED WINGS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5

This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 8:00 ET on Sunday, February 2nd.

WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:

• Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Red Wings.
• We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+136)
• The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Is a Win at Vancouver Possible for the Red Wings?

With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 26-21-5 this season. Detroit, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line, but the total of 3 goals fell well short of the 6.5 line.

After allowing a goal in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Both of Detroit’s goals came on the power play, courtesy of Dylan Larkin.

Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period but found the net twice in the second, both on power plays. Dylan Larkin scored his 6th and 7th goals of the season, with his second goal coming 14:38 into the second period.

The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Alex DeBrincat picked up his 4th assist, while Lucas Raymond added his 10th assist of the season.

Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 of the first period, but they tightened up from there, not allowing another goal. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

Do the Canucks Have What it Takes at Home?

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 23-18-10. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the game’s 5 goals fell short of that mark.

The Canucks trailed 1-0 before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19 in the second period. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead in the third, but the Sharks tied it again with just 1:17 left. Suter scored the game-winner with only 26 seconds remaining.

Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, including his 3rd and 4th of the season. He scored Vancouver’s first goal in the second period and added the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in the third. Jake DeBrusk also found the net, picking up his 1st goal of the season.

The Canucks took 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They managed to score once in the second and added two more in the third. Vancouver recorded 25 offensive giveaways in the game.

Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, helping the Canucks secure a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Vancouver’s defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits, but they allowed the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period and another at 18:43 in the 3rd.