Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks 3/8/23 – The Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks both hope to improve on their seasons, which have seen both teams struggle recently. The Ducks currently have a 21-34-8 record and are near the bottom of the Pacific Division while the Canucks boast a 26-32-5 record but have won back-to-back games. As both teams strive for improvement within both conferences – Pacific Division and Western Conference – this upcoming matchup should provide plenty of excitement. NHL betting odds and picks are up for online bettors to place their bet on their favorite teams.
Anaheim Duck vs Vancouver Canucks
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 10:00 PM
Location: Rogers Arena
TV: TNT
Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Odds
Ducks
Moneyline: +155
Puckline: +1.5 (-140)
Total: 6.5 over (-115)
Canucks
Moneyline: -192
Puckline: -1.5 (+120)
Total: 6.5 under (-105)
Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks have had a season to forget, with their offense failing them with only 2.51 goals per game. Troy Terry, Trevor Zegras and Mason Mctavish have scored 51 goals and 86 assists but the rest of their offense has struggled; only six active skaters possess 10 or more goals; this leaves opponents with an easy path to eliminate them from contention. The offense has struggled, but the defense has let them down, allowing 4.03 goals per game. Cam Fowler and Kevin Shattenkirk have combined for 3.9 defensive point shares but other members of the unit have struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on goal at will. Goaltender Lukas Dostal has performed poorly with a 0.897 save percentage and 4.00 goals-against average on 368 shots with an above-average save margin of -3.1 goals saved above average.
The Vancouver Canucks have struggled this season, yet their offense has come alive with 3.32 goals per game and eight in two recent games. Elias Pettersson, Andrei Kuzmenko and J.T Miller lead the top two lines with 80 goals and 111 assists respectively; but Brock Boeser, Conor Garland and Dakota Joshua combined for 33 goals and 57 assists while defenseman Quinn Hughes added five goals and 55 assists from the point to open up the offense. The offense has been excellent, but the defense has been lacking, allowing an average of 3.87 goals per game. Quinn Hughes and Tyler Myers have combined for 4.4 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on goal with ease. Furthermore, goaltender Thatcher Demko has had a terrible 0.893 save percentage and 3.66 goals-against average on 590 shots with an above-average -7.0 goal saved per game.
Anaheim Duck vs Vancouver Canucks Against the Spread
Under is 4-0-1 in Ducks last 5 overall. Under is 5-0-2 in Ducks last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Ducks are 1-9 in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest. Under is 7-2 in Ducks last 9 Wednesday games. Ducks are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Canucks are 0-4 in their last 4 Wednesday games. Canucks are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 25-8-5 in Canucks last 38 Wednesday games. Over is 18-6-2 in Canucks last 26 vs. a team with a winning % below 0.400. Over is 16-6-5 in Canucks last 27 overall.
Anaheim Duck vs Vancouver Canucks Free Pick
The Canucks have won two straight games and NHL betting lines predict them to continue their dominance in this home ice contest against the Ducks. With their defense and ability to stop offense from getting off the ground, the Canucks should easily take this one and cover the puckline for a commanding victory on their home ice.
Free Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5 (+120)
