Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings 2/11/23 – Both the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings will be attempting to rebound from their disappointing seasons. The Canucks are currently at the bottom in the Pacific Division with a 21-27-4 record, while the Red Wings are at the bottom in the Atlantic Division with a 22-20-8 record. Both teams want to improve their divisions, and the game that is coming up should be a great one according to NHL betting tips.
Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings
Date & Time: Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
Location: Little Caesars Arena
Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Odds
Canucks
Moneyline: +126
Puckline: +1.5 (-170)
Total: 8.5 over (+300)
Red Wings
Moneyline: -156
Puckline: -1.5 (+150)
Total: 8.5 under (-400)
Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings Analysis
Despite their offense scoring 3.37 goals per match, the Vancouver Canucks are experiencing a difficult season. J.T Miller, Andrei Kuzmenko and Elias Pettersson are the top three goalscorers, they scored 64 goals and assisted 90 times to lead the top two lines. However, the offense is also great. Conor Garland, Dakota Joshua and Brock Boeser have scored 28 goals and 47 assists, while Quinn Hughes have added five goals to the offense and provided 44 assists. While the offense has been excellent, the defense has been terrible. They allow 3.96 goals per match and have allowed 14 goals in the last three. Quinn Hughes and Luke Schenn combined have 4.6 defensive points shares, but the rest are terrible, allowing opponents open shots on net at will. Spencer Martin, the goaltender, has struggled with a 0.873 save rate and an average of 3.95 goals against on 805 shots with -26.2 goals saved over average.
The Detroit Red Wings offense is struggling and they are averaging 2.96 goals per match. They have only scored four goals in their last two games. Dominik Kubaklik, Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond have led the offensive line with 45 goals and 67 assists respectively. However, the rest of the offense is struggling. The only four skaters with 10 or more goals can be eliminated by opposing defenses. While the offense has been struggling, the defense has performed admirably. They allow 3.26 goals per match. Jake Walman and Filip Hronek have combined for 5.8 defensive point shares and 104 blocked shots but the rest has struggled, allowing opponents open shots on the net at will. Ville Husso, the goaltender, has had a poor performance with a 0.902 save rate and a 2.97 goals against average on 1054 shots. With -3.8 goals saved more than average, Ville Husso is struggling.
Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver’s last 6 games. Vancouver are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver’s last 5 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit.
Vancouver are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 8 games against Vancouver. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 10 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver. Detroit are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings Free Pick
It’s going to be an exciting game between two teams that are eager to improve their divisions. While the Canucks may pull off an upset, the Red Wings will be able to win this game and take control of it from the beginning. With a strong performance at home, the Red Wings should win this game as per NHL betting experts.
Free Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5 (+150)
