Vancouver Canucks vs. Anaheim Ducks 11/5/24 – In an NHL regular season fixture, Vancouver Canucks (5-2-3) will play against Anaheim Ducks (4-5-2) on 31st October. This exciting contest is sure to take place at the Honda Centre, with an airing on SNP. Coming off an impressive start to the season, the Canucks will be desperate to add more points while the Ducks will look to snap their troubles and get back to at least a .500 record. With such recent trends and a history of matchups as markers, this clash is perhaps the most interesting to focus on for our daily NHL free prediction.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Anaheim Ducks 11/5/24
When: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET
Where: Honda Center
TV: SNP
Stream: NHL.TV
Vancouver Canucks vs. Anaheim Ducks 11/5/24 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canucks | -1.5 (+122) | 6.5 over (+114) | -185 |  |
| Ducks | +1.5 (-142) | 6.5 under (-140) | +150 | |
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Step two of the #Canucks California road trip sees them head into Anaheim to battle with the Ducks on Tuesday night.
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— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) November 5, 2024
The Canucks are favored on the moneyline at -185, reflecting their stronger start to the season and recent dominance over the Ducks. The spread and total suggest a potentially high-scoring game, but with both teams showing a tendency to stay under, the under might be tempting despite the +114 odds on the over.
Goaltender Kevin Lankinen vs. Goaltender Lukas Dostal
Kevin Lankinen has been brilliant in net for the Vancouver Canucks, posting a 0.919 save percentage in 7 games while averaging only 2.25 goals against per game. His contribution to the team as a goaltender has helped Vancouver maintain such a low score in games which is necessary for tonight’s game against the Ducks and Troy Terry’s offence.
In contrast, Lukas Dostal of the Anaheim Ducks records a remarkable figure of 0.937 save percentage in nine games played holding an equally low figure of 2.22 goals against per game. Dostal has a chance to increase his goals-against average even further as he comes up against the Canucks who are heavily reliant on scorers J. T. Miller and Brock Boeser for goals.
When these two goalies square off, expect a low-scoring game as they will most certainly take center stage. Both have shown that they can completely stifle opposing teams and their form will be the deciding factor in the course of the game.
Vancouver Canucks Team Performance: Anchored by Key Players
The Canucks have demonstrated a robust offense, recently showcased in their victory against the San Jose Sharks. Key players J.T. Miller, Quinn Hughes, and Brock Boeser have been pivotal, contributing significantly in both goals and assists. Miller’s versatile play and Hughes’s dual role in defense and attack have been instrumental, while Boeser’s sharpshooting continues to impress. Their cohesive ability to control the puck and generate scoring chances will be essential as they face the Ducks’ solid defensive structure.
Anaheim Ducks Team Dynamics: Seeking Offensive Consistency
This season, Troy Terry has been Anaheim’s premier player managing to lead the team in both goals and assists but having an overall poor win percentage. The performance of the Ducks will have to change, especially when their power play is led by Terry and Leo Carlsson against the impressive defense of the Vancouver Canucks.
Trends
Vancouver Canucks Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Vancouver’s last 9 games.
Vancouver are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
Vancouver are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games against Anaheim.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver’s last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Vancouver’s last 11 games when playing on the road against Anaheim.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Anaheim’s last 7 games.
Anaheim are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Anaheim’s last 6 games against Vancouver.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Anaheim’s last 11 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Anaheim’s last 11 games when playing at home against Vancouver.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Prediction
According to the detailed analysis and the wagers made, the Canucks team can be expected to defeat the Anaheim Ducks. Vancouver has dominated the history of this matchup and their solid defensive tactics will likely prevent Anaheim from scoring as well. The under bet on the total points stands out as both teams’ recent games suggest that both will perform perfectly to warrant this option.
Those seeking additional wagers should consider prop bets on J.T. Miller, who can be expected to be a difference maker if he plays as he usually does. Odds from top online betting sites are in favor of Canucks emerging as winners, while the total goals scored would not go over 6.5.
Score Prediction: Canucks 3, Ducks 1.
