Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 2/2/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wings (+106) Canucks (-128)

Rogers Arena is the location where the Vancouver Canucks (23-17-10) will attempt to defeat the Detroit Red Wings (25-21-5) on Sunday. The moneyline on this contest has Detroit at +106 while Vancouver is at -128. The total is set at 6.5.

The Detroit Red Wings had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Oilers in the last game they played. Detroit tallied 8 penalty minutes in this outing. The Red Wings had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this game. They also had 3 chances with the advantage but weren't able to score. For the game, they earned a goal on 2 of the 34 shots they put on goal.

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Detroit Red Wings opponents have 129 power play tries (26th in hockey) and have come away with 39 goals in those chances. The Red Wings have had 1,496 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .894. Detroit has tried 1,357 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.6%. When at even strength, the Red Wings have surrendered 119 goals while getting 102 as an offensive unit. Detroit comes into tonight with 154 power play opportunities and they have added 42 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 27.27%. For the season, they have scored 55 points and their points percentage is .539. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Detroit Red Wings have racked up 144 goals (20th in the National Hockey League) this year and have given up 158.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Cam Talbot. Talbot has taken the ice for 514 matchups over the course of his NHL career. He has accumulated a record of 259-186-44 and he has gotten the start in 491 games. Opponents have been able to score 1,293 goals against Talbot in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.79. Talbot has seen 14,875 shots against him and he has 13,582 total saves. He has a save percentage of .913 during his 27,845 mins played. For his career, Talbot has earned 272 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .554.

In their last contest, Vancouver went up against the Predators in a matchup where the Canucks got the win by a tally of 3-1. The Canucks recorded 3 goals of the 22 shots on goal they tried. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this contest and recorded 1 out of those chances.

The Canucks have scored 111 goals at even strength and 31 goals (13th in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. Vancouver has tried 1,267 shots (31st in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.21%, while allowing the opposition 1,363 shots. For the season, the Vancouver Canucks have earned a total of 142 goals, 56 points, in addition to a points percentage of .560. They have granted a total of 155 goals to be scored by way of 126 goals at even strength and 29 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 136 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 22.79%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 80.41% on their opponents 148 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 88.6%.

Across the ice you will find Thatcher Demko patrolling the crease. His opposition is averaging 2.98 goals/game and he has relinquished 637 goals altogether. Demko's percentage of quality starts comes out to 56.2% and he has accumulated 127 quality starts in his pro career. He was named a starter in 226 games and has played 12,837 minutes. Demko has compiled a lifetime record of 120-86-20 and has participated in 232 contests. He has compiled 6,464 stops out of 7,101 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .910.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Vancouver (-128)

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