Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Canucks vs Blackhawks NHL Odds
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(29-32-5) Vancouver Canucks vs. Chicago Blackhawks (32-30-8)
Date: Monday, March 18th
Time: 8:30 PM
Venue: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Chi -180 | Van +145
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: OFF
NHL Betting Total: 6
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After an up-and-down season, the Chicago Blackhawks have been on a tear recently in winning five straight games. And while their offense has certainly been able to maintain their consistency throughout the season, their defense has begun to step things up as well as they have only allowed just 10 goals during their current winning streak.
On the other hand, the Vancouver Canucks have slipped back into mediocrity as of late as they have dropped three of their last four, overall. In their most recent outing, they lost in shootout fashion to the Devils of New Jersey after tying the game at 2-all late in the contest to force the extra session.
Vancouver Canucks
And despite getting two goals by Elias Pettersson along with Tanner Pearson, the defense for Vancouver suddenly went nonexistent after the first period. They allowed two late goals by the Devils’ Kevin Rooney along with Stefan Noesen in which to force overtime.
Damon Severson ended the scoring on the night for the Devils as he scored sealed the victory in the shootout session. In all, New Jersey had a total of 33 shots on goal compared to 27 for Vancouver.
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The offense for Vancouver, which ranks 28th in the league in goals scored per game at 2.7, continues to struggle, as of late. They have been much worse on the road lately as the Canucks have only posted just six goals in their last four games away from home.
Patterson has 27 goals on the year, yet has scored only once in the last four outings for Vancouver. On the other hand, he has racked up two assists along with three points during this time.
Chicago Blackhawks
Connor Murphy along with Brendan Perlini each scored goals for the Blackhawks in their contest versus the Montreal Canadiens as they picked up there second shutout of the season. And while two goals were certainly enough to pick up the much-needed victory, this has been the lowest scoring output for the Blackhawks in their last five outings.
In fact, Chicago has posted 21 goals, total, during this time. They were also able to post four goals in their last meeting versus the Vancouver Canucks as they picked up a 4-3 win in overtime.
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Alex Debrincat along with Branden Saad got the scoring started for the Blackhawks in this contest as they scored on two power-play goals in the first period. Debrincat also scored in the second period while Jonathan Toews sealed the victory in overtime.
The Blackhawks will be looking to win their third straight game at the United Center on Monday night. On the other hand, they will be facing a Vancouver Canucks team that has dropped the last four outings on the road.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Chicago.
- Over is 8-1-2 in the last 11 meetings.
- Underdog is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings
- Canucks are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Home team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Over
The over has been the play in the majority of recent games amongst these two teams. With the way that the Blackhawks have been shining on the offensive end, look for them to put some points on the board early and often versus a giving Canucks squad. It is for this reason that I will back the over in this instance as the home team will pick up a 5-3 win at its conclusion.
NHL Free Score Prediction: Canucks 3 – Blackhawks 5
The over has been the play in the last four home games for Chicago. They have also won two-straight games at United Center entering this matchup. With that being the case, look for them to obtain yet another victory over a struggling Canucks team on Monday night.
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