The Vancouver Canucks (2-2-0) and Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-1) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:30 p.m. EDT at United Center in Chicago, Ill. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Canucks are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6 (-115o / -105u). The Canucks are a -150 favorite to win outright, while the Blackhawks are +125 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Canucks vs. Blackhawks predictions and NHL picks.
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Odds, Pick
| Canucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +170 | 6 -115o / -105u | -150 |
| Blackhawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -210 | 6 -115o / -105u | +125 |
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Spread: Canucks -1.5 (+170), Blackhawks +1.5 (-210)
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Over/Under: 6 (-115o / -105u)
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Moneyline: Canucks -150, Blackhawks +125
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Preview
After starting the season 0-2-1, the Blackhawks have managed to bounce back with two wins, and the last one was particularly surprising.
Coming into the game as a +190 underdog, Chicago just thrashed the St. Louis Blues 8-3 with five unanswered goals at one point.
Our Bet Labs "Back Down To Earth" system doubts this young Blackhawks team, led by Connor Bedard, to repeat or even come close to such a high-quality performance against the Canucks tonight.
Vancouver has a 2-2 record, including a defeat to those same Blues, but is coming off a victory against the Dallas Stars, who were undefeated until that game.
Most importantly, the Canucks have an impressive streak against the Blackhawks, winning their last 10 matchups. That's right, since 2022, Vancouver has beaten Chicago every time they met.
Right wing Brock Boeser, center Filip Chytil and left wing Kiefer Sherwood co-lead the Canucks in goals (3), with RW Conor Garland and defenseman Quinn Hughes also sharing the most points, thanks to one goal and two assists each.
Canucks vs. Blackhawks Prediction
The Back Down To Earth system focuses on NHL favorites facing opponents who are coming off emotional division wins where they played as underdogs.
After such victories, those opponents often experience a natural letdown when moving into a non-division matchup, where intensity and focus drop.
The favorite benefits from facing a team that may have overperformed in its last outing and is now overvalued by the public.
Non-division games tend to have a slower pace and less urgency, which favors disciplined favorites who can capitalize on teams coming off high-effort wins.
This setup consistently rewards backing the steadier side as the opponent’s energy and execution regress toward their true level.
Best Bet: Canucks ML -140 (bet365)
