Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24

The Canucks and Red Wings are set to face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings will host the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The Canucks come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 5.5 goals.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 12:30 ET on Sunday, December 1st.

WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:

• 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 (+115)
• The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Is a Road Win Possible for Vancouver?

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 12-7-3 this season. Vancouver, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short.

The Sharks scored first, but the Canucks evened it up at 14:41 in the second period. Vancouver took the lead in the third, only for the Sharks to tie it again. Pius Suter’s goal with just 26 seconds left secured the win for the Canucks.

In their 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks took 27 shots on goal and scored twice in the third period. Pius Suter netted his 3rd and 4th goals of the season, while Jake DeBrusk added his 1st.

Vancouver had 25 offensive giveaways and didn’t score in the first period. They finished with 6 assists, including Carson Soucy’s 1st of the season on Suter’s second goal.

Vancouver’s defense gave up the first goal just 2:37 into the second period and another late 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 Canucks’ defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

Can the Detroit Offense Score Enough at Home?

Detroit moved closer to .500 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres, bringing their record to 10-11-2. The Red Wings, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line, but they got the win. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.

After falling behind in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second, both from Dylan Larkin. The Red Wings’ defense held the Sabres scoreless the rest of the way, securing the win in regulation.

Dylan Larkin netted both of Detroit’s goals in their 2-1 win over Buffalo, bringing his season total to 7. Larkin’s first goal came 7:49 into the second period, and he followed it up with another at 14:38, both on power plays.

Detroit took 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 15. Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal, while Patrick Kane earned his 6th assist on the first.

Defensively, the Red Wings will look to carry over their performance from the last game, where they allowed just one goal. Cam Talbot made 31 saves, posting a 96.9% save percentage. The defense also recorded 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks. The only goal they allowed came at 11:39 in the first period, a short-handed tally by Alex Tuch.