Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 11/16/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+120) Canucks (-144)

The Chicago Blackhawks (6-9-1) are headed to Rogers Arena on Saturday where they will try to beat the Vancouver Canucks (8-3-3). The line on this contest has Chicago at +120 and Vancouver is priced at -144. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Chicago Blackhawks went home feeling good about their game by earning a 2-1 victory over the Wild in their previous contest . Chicago recorded 6 penalty minutes in this game. The Blackhawks had a below average offensive outing in the victory. Furthermore, they had 3 power play opportunities but weren't able to score a goal. For the game, they converted 2 out of the 22 shots they put on goal.

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When discussing scoring goals, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 40 goals (29th in the NHL) on the season and have given up 49. For the season, they have racked up 13 points and their points % is .406. Chicago steps onto the ice with 48 power play opportunities and they have notched 10 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 20.83%. While playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have conceded 39 goals while earning 30 on the offensive side of the ice. Chicago has tried 437 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.2%. The Blackhawks have had 498 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .902. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have totaled 48 power play tries (16th in the NHL) and have a total of 10 goals in those chances.

The player between the pipes for this game is Petr Mrazek. Over the course of his pro career, Mrazek has recorded 191 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .515. His save percentage currently is at .907 during his 21,836 mins in the crease. Mrazek has seen 11,329 shots against him and he has 10,277 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 1,052 goals versus Mrazek in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.89. He has earned a record of 173-162-38 and he was named the starter in 371 games. Mrazek has played in 402 matchups throughout his hockey career.

Their last time out, Vancouver played the Flames in a game where the Canucks got the win by a tally of 3-1. The Canucks had 3 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 power play opportunities in this matchup and tallied 1 out of those opportunities.

Vancouver has tried 393 shots (29th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.45%, while allowing the opposition 383 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 83.72% on the other teams 43 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 88.8%. They have earned 44 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 20.45%. The Canucks are sitting with 36 goals at even strength and 9 goals (17th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 43 goals to be scored by of a combination of 36 goals at even strength and 7 goals while they had less men on the ice. During this campaign, the Vancouver Canucks have earned a total of 45 goals, 19 points, as well as a points percentage of .679.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Kevin Lankinen protecting the goal. Lankinen is the owner of a lifetime record of 53-44-14 and has participated in 123 games. Lankinen's quality start percentage is 52.7% and he has accumulated 59 quality starts in his pro career. He has compiled 3,327 saves out of the 3,674 shots attempted against him, giving him a rate of .906. Teams are averaging 3.32 goals per contest and he has yielded 347 goals altogether. He has made the start in 112 games and has accumulated 6,277 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Vancouver (-144)

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