Canucks vs. Blackhawks Prediction and Odds (Vancouver's Shooting Woes Will Continue)
The Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks are set to face each other in a battle between two of the worst teams in the NHL's Western Conference.
The Blackhawks sit in second last in the Central Division, and are only 5-3-2 in their last 10 games. The Canucks also sit in second last in their respective, ahead of only the Kraken in the Pacific. They're a lowly 3-4-3 in their last 10 games.
The season series between the two teams is split, with the road team taking home each of the two previous matchups.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET.
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Canucks -110
- Blackhawks -110
Puck line:
- Canucks +1.5 (-255)
- Blackhawks -1.5 (+205)
Total:
- 5.5 (Over -115/Under -105)
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Betting Trends
- The UNDER is 5-1 in the Canucks' last six games.
- Canucks are 9-3 in their last 12 games vs. Blackhawks.
- Canucks are 4-2 in their last six games vs. Central Division opponents.
- The OVER is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings between these teams.
- Blackhawks are 2-5 in their last seven home games.
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Prediction and Pick
The odds are set as a pick'em in this game, and for good reason. Over each of their last 10 games, the numbers are extremely similar between these two teams. They rank 23rd and 26th in CORSI% during this stretch, and have similar results in the win/loss column.
The area that's going to make me sway towards the Blackhawks at home, is that the Canucks have run into issues with their shooting in recent weeks. Over their last 10 games, the Canucks rank 31st in shooting percentage, finding the back of the net on only 7.02 percent of shots. Meanwhile, Chicago ranks 14th in this stat during the same time frame, scoring on 9.62 percent of shots.
I'll lean towards the Blackhawks at pick'em odds at home.
Lean: Blackhawks -110
Iain is 19-16-1 (+2.43 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. You can see his detailed record here.