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The Anaheim Ducks (6-7-1) and Vancouver Canucks (3-12-1) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 9:00 p.m. EST at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Ducks are favored at -144 on the moneyline, with the Canucks +125 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (-132o / +110u).
Let's get into our Ducks vs. Canucks predictions and NHL picks.
Ducks vs. Canucks Prediction
Our Anaheim vs. Vancouver best bet is on the Ducks to win, with the best odds currently available at FanDuel. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Ducks vs Canucks Odds
| Ducks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +152 | 6.5 -138o / 112u | -152 |
| Canucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -188 | 6.5 -138o / 112u | +126 |
- Ducks vs. Canucks puck line: Ducks -1.5 (+152), Canucks +1.5 (-188)
- Ducks vs. Canucks over/under: 6.5 (-138o / +112u)
- Ducks vs. Canucks moneyline: Ducks -152, Canucks +126
- Ducks vs. Canucks best bet: Ducks ML
Ducks vs. Canucks Preview
In a highly similar fashion to the San Jose Sharks, the exciting young Ducks felt to be overrated entering the year. Their defensive core offers some major question marks, while the overall depth of the roster beyond their combination of elite young talents looked quite unconvincing.
Some of those flaws were on display when the Ducks offered a shocking collapse versus the Canucks last Thursday, as they blew a three-goal lead in the final ten minutes of the third period. Despite Anaheim's concerns, a price of -150 looks playable as they look for redemption versus the NHL's clear-cut worst team.
The Canucks hold a 37.66% expected goal share, which is the worst mark in the NHL by a considerable margin. While Manny Malhotra feels like an upgrade as head coach from last year, the roster offers very little proven NHL talent.
Hopefully we will see Kevin Lankinen get the nod in goal, as he has served as the backup in four straight contests. But if it is Leevi Merilainen, a price of -152 still looks fine, and I'd back the Ducks down to -157.
Pick: Ducks ML (-152, FanDuel)
