Vancouver Canucks vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/17/24
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canucks and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canucks.
VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5
This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, October 17th.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:
- Our projections indicate that the Panthers should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- The Panthers should also cover at -1.5
Do the Canucks Stand a Chance in Sunrise?
After a 4-1 loss to the Lightning, the Canucks are still searching for their first win of the season, now sitting at 0-1-2. Vancouver’s defense struggled throughout the game, allowing Tampa Bay to score first at 16:05 in the opening period.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark. As underdogs on the puck line, the Canucks failed to cover. Vancouver’s lone goal came in the third period, making the score 3-1 before the Lightning added an empty-netter.
In their recent matchup against Tampa Bay, Vancouver’s offense was limited to just one goal, which came from Conor Garland on a power play at 15:46 in the third period. Garland took 4 shots on goal, while Brock Boeser and Jake DeBrusk each picked up an assist on the play.
The Canucks fired 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless until the third period. They recorded 10 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Canucks allowed the first goal just 3:55 into the game and were unable to stop the Lightning from scoring two more in the 2nd and 3rd periods. Tampa Bay added a late empty-netter to seal the 4-1 win. Goalie Arturs Silovs made 24 saves with a save percentage of 88.9%. The Canucks’ defense also recorded 8 takeaways and 22 hits.
Will Florida Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
After a 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets, the Panthers are now 3-2-0. Florida was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 7.
All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. The Blue Jackets struck first, but the Panthers tied it up at 9:35 in the second period with a goal from Anton Lundell.
In their 4-3 win over Columbus, the Panthers fired 22 shots on goal, with four different players finding the net. Dmitry Kulikov scored his first goal of the season, while Anton Lundell added his third. Sam Reinhart, who now has five goals this season, also contributed with his fourth assist on Eetu Luostarinen’s second-period goal.
After a scoreless first period, the Panthers tallied three times in the second, including Lundell’s third goal. Niko Mikkola picked up two assists, bringing his total to two for the season. The Panthers recorded 23 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Panthers allowed the first goal just 41 seconds into the second period and another late in the third, but they held on for a 4-3 win. Spencer Knight made 35 saves with a 92.1% save percentage, while the Panthers’ defense recorded 8 takeaways and 25 hits.