Vancouver Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 4/11/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vancouver Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Fox Sports Prime Ticket

Honda Center is the location where the Anaheim Ducks (23-45-12) will meet the Vancouver Canucks (36-36-7) on Tuesday.

The Vancouver Canucks had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Flames their last time out. Vancouver amassed 4 penalty minutes in this contest. The Canucks offense left a lot to be desired in this game. Additionally, they had 3 attempts on the power play but didn't get a goal. In the game, they netted 2 out of the 33 shots they put on net.

Vancouver Canucks opponents have totaled 234 power play opportunities (20th in hockey) and have scored 68 goals in those chances. The Canucks have seen 2,436 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .882. Vancouver has taken 2,358 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 11.1%. While playing at even strength, the Canucks have surrendered 219 goals while having 204 themselves. Vancouver comes into tonight with 263 power play opportunities and they have added 58 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 22.05%. For the season, they have recorded 79 points and their points percentage sits at .500. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Vancouver Canucks have earned 262 goals (13th in the NHL) on the year and have allowed 287.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Collin Delia. Over the course of his career, Delia has recorded 18 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .419. He has a save percentage of .897 for his 2,629 minutes in the crease. Delia has seen 1,502 shots taken against him and has garnered 1,347 total saves. Opponents have tallied 155 goals versus Delia in his NHL career and his goals against average is 3.54. He has compiled a win-loss record of 18-17-7 and he started in 43 games. Delia has participated in 50 games during his pro hockey career.

In their last game, Anaheim went up against the Avalanche in an outing where the Ducks were on the wrong end of the score by a final score of 5-4. The Ducks scored 4 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they pursued. They had 3 power play attempts in this one but weren't able to score a goal.

Anaheim has attempted 2,267 shots (28th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 8.87%, while allowing their opponents 3,135 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 72.39% on their oppositions 268 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 89.6%. They have a tally of 222 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 15.77%. The Ducks are sitting with 166 goals at even strength and 35 goals (30th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have granted a total of 327 goals to be scored by of a combination of 253 goals at even strength and 74 goals while they were shorthanded. On the season, the Anaheim Ducks have earned a total of 201 goals, 58 points, and a points percentage of .363.

On the other side of the ice you are expected to see John Gibson between the pipes. He has compiled 12,071 saves out of the 13,231 shots taken, giving him a save % of .912. Gibson has a career mark of 180-178-59 and has been in net for 430 contests. He has been a starter 421 games and has accumulated 24,620 minutes. Gibson's quality start percentage comes out to 54.2% and he has accumulated 228 quality starts in his career. Opponents are averaging 2.83 goals per contest and he has surrendered 1,160 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Vancouver

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