Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Blackhawks vs. Canucks NHL Odds
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NHL Hockey Handicapping – Blackhawks vs. Vancouver
(14-27-4) Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks (18-25-3)
Date: Tuesday January 24th – Blackhawks vs. Vancouver
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver
Hockey NHL Moneyline Odds: Blackhawks +170 Canucks -222 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Blackhawks +1.5 -138 Canucks -1.5 +105
Today’s NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.0
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To begin with, this is the first matchup between these two this year, and The Blackhawks will be looking to repeat their last trip in Rogers Arena. Shockingly, Chicago shutout Vancouver the last time they travelled here, but it was two years ago.
Chicago Blackhawks
After a terrible start to the year, The Hawks are rolling as of late, as they’ve went 6-2 in their last 8 games. To add more credibility, their only two losses were against two juggernauts, with Seattle and Los Angeles.
Offense
Consequently, Chicago’s shooting offense is garnering just 26.3 shots per game(31st). Unsurprisingly, these are only equating to 2.4 goals on average.(31st)
Conversely, their powerplay is slightly better than the rest of their offense. For sustenance, The Blackhawks own the 24th ranked powerplay with a 19.7 PP%.
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Defense
Sadly, they’re allowing an iffy 33.4 shots(26th), and a monstrous 3.6 goals against per matchup. Thus, the former is ranked 26th, while the latter is 27th.
On par with their offensive powerplay, is Chicago’s 24th ranked penalty kill, as they’re posting a 74.8 PK%.
Goaltending
Goaltending wise, Peter Mrazek(5-11-1) is poised to take on The Canucks on the road. He’s posting a 3.87 GAA, combined with a 0.886 SV% as well.
Injury Report
- Alex Stalock – Questionable – Concussion
- Tyler Johnson – IR- Ankle
- Jarred Tinordi – IR – Face
- Jujhar Khaira – IR – Back
Vancouver Canucks
In all honesty, this teams shown glimpse’s of hope in several games this season, but now they’ve now dropped 8 out of their last 10 games. With that being said, their strength of schedule was ridiculously hard, in contrast to their opponent here.
Offense
Regrettably, The Canucks are averaging just 30.5 shots(20th), however they are resulting in 3.3 goals per matchup.(11th)
Moreover, Vancouver’s scoring on 23.6% of their powerplays, which in return ranks 14th in the NHL.
Defense
Woefully, they’re permitting 4.0 goals against(31st), on 32.2 shots against on any given night.(24th)
Even worse is the Canucks penalty killing ranking, as they’re ranked dead last, with a dreadful 65.9 PK%.
Goaltending
With Demko down with an injury, Spencer Martin (11-12-1) is expected to defend the home throne against Chicago. Unfortunately, Spencer’s struggled behind this defense, as he’s tallied a 3.86 GAA and 0.877 SV%.
Injury Report
- Ethan Bear – Questionable – Personal
- Tucker Poolman – IR – Migraine
- Thatcher Demko – IR – Lower Body
- Tanner Pearson – IR – Hand
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL Betting Trends:
- To start, Chicago is 1-5 SU in their last 6 Tuesday games.
- To continue, the total has gone UNDER in 7 Chicago’s last 8 road games.
- Additionally, Vancouver is 1-7 SU in their last 8 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 2 of Vancouver’s last 4 home games. (Two pushes)
- At this time, Chicago is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against this opponent.
- To conclude, the total has gone UNDER in the last 4 games these teams have played.
Free Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL Prediction
To start with, both of these squads are capable but extremely inconsistent, which makes us wonder why the line isn’t closer to even. To also reiterate, Chicago’s on their best run of the season, while Vancouver’s on their worst.
4* Free Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL Betting Pick: Blackhawks PL +1.5 (-136)
In what appears as a lopsided line, we’re going to fade the moneyline in case of overtime/shootout issues. Therefore, we’re ignoring the slight juice and slamming the puckline for the road dog.
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