Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 2/11/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Odds/Point Spread: Canucks (+125) Red Wings (-150)

The Detroit Red Wings (22-20-8) are hosting the Vancouver Canucks (21-27-4) at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has the Canucks at +125 while the Red Wings are priced at -150. The over/under is set at 7.

The Vancouver Canucks were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 6-5 victory against the Islanders in the last game they played. The Canucks had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in the victory. For the game, they finished 6 of the 34 shots they looked to score on. In addition, they had 4 chances with the advantage and were able to score 2 goals. Vancouver garnered 6 mins in the box in this game.

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In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Vancouver Canucks have accounted for 175 goals (10th in the NHL) this season and have given up 206. For the year, they have recorded 46 points and their points percentage comes in at .442. Vancouver has 177 power play chances and they have tallied 41 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 23.16%. When playing at even strength, the Canucks have allowed the opponent to score 155 goals while scoring 134 when they are on offense. Vancouver has attempted 1,596 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.0%. The Canucks have had 1,639 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .874. Vancouver Canucks opponents have recorded 152 power play opportunities (24th in pro hockey) and have scored 51 goals in those chances.

The player in the crease for this game is Spencer Martin. Martin has been involved in 37 games throughout his hockey career. He has compiled an overall record of 14-16-5 and got the start in 35 games. The opposition has notched 126 goals against Martin in his career and his goals against rate is 3.59. Martin has seen 1,119 shots taken against him and has recorded 993 saves. His save percentage currently sits at .887 for his 2,107 minutes in the crease. Over the course of his pro career, Martin has 14 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .400.

In their last contest, Detroit squared up with the Flames in a game where the Red Wings earned a victory by a final of 2-1. They had 5 attempts on the power play in this matchup and earned 1 out of those opportunities. The Red Wings scored 2 goals of the 17 shots on goal they tried.

Detroit has attempted 1,470 shots (27th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 10.07%, while allowing the other team 1,534 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 77.24% on their oppositions 145 power play chances, and their save percentage is 89.4%. They have recorded 174 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 19.54%. The Red Wings are sitting with 114 goals at even strength and 34 goals (17th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have allowed 163 goals to be scored by way of 130 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the Detroit Red Wings have accumulated 148 goals, 52 points, in addition to a points percentage of .520.

Across the rink you are likely to see Ville Husso in net. His opposition is averaging 2.83 goals/game and he has yielded 252 goals in total. Husso's quality start percentage is 52.8% and he has qualified for 47 quality starts in his hockey career. He has been a starter 89 games and has played for a total of 5,339 minutes. Husso has a lifetime record of 52-25-12 and has participated in 93 games. He has accounted for 2,498 stops out of the 2,750 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .908.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Vancouver (+125)

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