Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canucks versus the Golden Knights? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canucks.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5

This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.

WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:

  • With the Golden Knights being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Golden Knights.
  • Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline
  • On the spread, we like Canucks (+1.5)

Will the Canucks Defense Show Up in Las Vegas?

With a record of 40-17-7, the Canucks are in first place in the Western Conference. They have gone 21-14 against other Western Conference teams and 11-6 against other Pacific Division teams. On the road, Vancouver is 20-11-4 this season and has won two straight games.

Over their last ten games, the Canucks have gone just 4-6, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games. As the underdog, Vancouver has gone 13-6-3 this season and has lost two straight games when not favored.

On the road this season, the Canucks have gone 18-17 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin is at +.4 goals per game. Overall, Vancouver’s puck line record is at 35-29.

So far, the Canucks have been the underdog in 22 games, and their puck line record as the underdog is at 17-5. In their last ten games, Vancouver’s puck line record is at just 1-9.

For the season, Vancouver’s games have finished with an average of 6.3 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.4. Overall, the Canucks have an over/under record of 35-25-4.

Through their last three road contests, the Canucks offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Vancouver posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 ATS.

For their offensive performance, the Canucks come in averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, which is 3rd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 23rd in the league. Coming into the game, the Canucks have a 19-7 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 20-10.

Vancouver will be looking for a good game from Brock Boeser who leads the team in scoring with 35 goals, ranking 8th in the NHL. Boeser also comes into the game with 28 assists.

In terms of defense, the Golden Knights head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.8 shots per game against Vegas. So far, they are 17th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.

Goalie Thatcher Demko gets the start and has made 47 starts this season. His record at this point is 32-13, and his save percentage is 0.972%.

Will the Golden Knights Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

At home this season, the Golden Knights have gone 19-9-2 and are on a four-game losing streak. In the Pacific Division, Vegas is in fourth place with a record of 11-7. In the Western Conference, they are in seventh place with 73 points and a record of 33-22-7. Over their last ten games, the Golden Knights have gone just 2-8.

As the favorite, Vegas has gone 20-14-4 this season and have been favored in 38 of their 62 games. Against other Western Conference teams, the Golden Knights have gone 21-13, and they have gone 0-3 over their last three games.

At home this season, the Golden Knights have gone 15-15 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin is +.7 goals per game. So far, Vegas has gone 31-31 against the puck line, including 20 wins by multiple goals.

In their last ten games at home, the Golden Knights have gone just 5-5 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the favorite is just 13-25. Overall, Vegas has gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games.

The average goal total for Vegas’ games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6.1. The Golden Knights come in with an over/under record of 31-31-0.

In their last three games away from home, the Canucks have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.

For their offensive performance, the Golden Knights come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 14th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 16th in the league. Coming into the game, the Golden Knights have a 15-14 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 17-8.

Vegas’ leading goal scorer is Jonathan Marchessault. So far this season, he has 32 goals, placing him 13th in the NHL. Marchessault also comes into the game with 21 assists.

In terms of defense, the Golden Knights head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.8 shots per game against Vegas. So far, they are 17th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Adin Hill has started 26 games this season. His current record stands at 15-7, and his save percentage is 0.657%.