Vancouver Canucks vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction, 4/13/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vancouver Canucks vs Arizona Coyotes

Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023

Location: ASU Multi-Purpose Arena in Tempe, AZ

TV: Fox Sports Arizona

ASU Multi-Purpose Arena is the site where the Arizona Coyotes (28-40-13) will take on the Vancouver Canucks (37-37-7) on Thursday.

The Vancouver Canucks had a good night with a 3-2 win against the Ducks in their previous game. The Canucks had a middle of the road offensive performance in the win. While out there on the ice, they converted 3 of the 36 shots they attempted. They also had 4 chances with the advantage and were able to score 2 goals. Vancouver recorded 10 mins in the box in this game.

While at even strength, the Canucks have conceded 223 goals while notching 205 themselves. Vancouver Canucks opponents have totaled 240 power play opportunities (18th in professional hockey) and have racked up 69 goals in those chances. Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the Vancouver Canucks have accumulated 265 goals (13th in the league) so far this year and have given up 292. Vancouver has tried 2,414 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.0%. For the season, they have earned 81 points and their points percentage is .500. The Canucks so far have had 2,499 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .883. Vancouver comes into the game with 269 power play opportunities and they have scored 60 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 22.30%.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Collin Delia. In his career, Delia has 19 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .432. His save percentage currently is .897 during his 2,688 mins between the pipes. Delia has seen 1,529 shots against him and has accrued 1,372 saves. Opponents have racked up 157 goals against Delia in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 3.50. He has earned an overall record of 18-18-7 and he started in 44 games. Delia has participated in 51 contests during his professional hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Arizona squared up with the Kraken in an outing where the Coyotes took the loss by a score of 4-1. The Coyotes notched 1 goal out of the 23 shots on goal they took. They had 4 chances on the power play in this outing but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

Arizona has tried 2,091 shots (32nd in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.57%, while allowing the opposition 2,850 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 74.92% on their opponents 315 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.8%. They have a total of 235 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 19.15%. The Coyotes have earned 176 goals at even strength and 45 goals (23rd in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 290 goals to be scored by of a combination of 211 goals at even strength and 79 goals while they were shorthanded. On the campaign, the Arizona Coyotes have tallied 221 goals, 69 points, in addition to a points percentage of .426.

Across the ice you are likely to see Karel Vejmelka protecting the net. He has tallied 2,983 stops out of 3,315 shots taken against him, which gives him a rate of .900. Vejmelka has compiled a lifetime record of 31-56-8 and has participated in 101 games. He has started in 97 games and has played 5,653 minutes. Vejmelka's quality start rate comes out to 46.4% and he has accumulated 45 quality starting assignments in his professional career. His opponents are averaging 3.52 goals per game and he has relinquished 332 goals altogether.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Vancouver

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