Arizona Coyotes vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 1/18/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Coyotes vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Coyotes (+190) Canucks (-240)

The Vancouver Canucks (29-11-4) are welcoming the Arizona Coyotes (21-18-3) at Rogers Arena on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Coyotes at +190 while the Canucks are coming in at -240. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Arizona Coyotes will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 3-2 loss against the Flames in their previous contest . Arizona earned 12 penalty minutes for this game. In addition, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice but didn't get a goal. The Coyotes could have played much better offensively in the defeat. In the game, they finished 2 out of the 25 shots they tried.

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When at even strength, the Coyotes have allowed 98 goals while getting 95 on the offensive side of the ice. Arizona Coyotes opponents have tallied 133 power play opportunities (18th in pro hockey) and have racked up 28 goals in those attempts. With regard to scoring goals, the Arizona Coyotes have earned 126 goals (24th in hockey) so far this season and have surrendered 126. Arizona has taken 1,148 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.0%. For the year, they have recorded 45 points and their points % is .536. The Coyotes thus far have had 1,319 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .904. Arizona has accumulated 132 power play opportunities and they have notched 31 goals out of those advantages, earning them a rate of 23.48%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Connor Ingram. Ingram has played in 57 games during his pro hockey career. He has amassed a mark of 22-23-9 and he has started in 54 games. The opposition has been able to score 163 goals against Ingram in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 3.00. Ingram has had 1,821 shot attempts against him and has accrued 1,658 saves. His save percentage currently is at .910 for his 3,262 mins on the ice. During his career on the ice, Ingram has 31 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .574.

Their last time out, Vancouver faced off against the Blue Jackets in a game where the Canucks got the tie by a final of 3-3. The Canucks scored 3 goals of the 30 shots on goal they tried. They had 4 chances on the power play in this outing and converted 1 out of those attempts.

Vancouver has attempted 1,243 shots (27th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 13.52%, while allowing their opponents 1,337 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 78.79% on the other teams 132 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.6%. They have earned 142 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 23.24%. The Canucks have tallied 135 goals at even strength and 33 goals (8th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 112 goals to be scored by of a combination of 84 goals at even strength and 28 goals while they were shorthanded. Over the course of the season, the Vancouver Canucks have accounted for 168 goals, 62 points, as well as a points percentage of .705.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Thatcher Demko protecting the goal. Demko holds a career record of 103-75-16 and has played in 199 games. Demko's percentage of quality starts comes in at 56.5% and he has 109 quality starts in his career. He has a tally of 5,661 saves out of 6,210 shots taken, giving him a rate of .912. Opponents are averaging 2.83 goals per game and he has allowed 549 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 193 games and has accumulated 11,637 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Arizona (+190)

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