Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 4/16/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (-145) Canucks (+125)

Rogers Arena is where the Vancouver Canucks (37-29-14) will meet the Vegas Golden Knights (49-22-9) on Wednesday. The odds on this game have the Golden Knights at -145 while the Canucks are sitting at +125. The total is 6.5.

The Vegas Golden Knights were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-3 win over the Predators in their previous game. Vegas recorded 2 penalty mins in this game. The Golden Knights had a solid offensive performance and it showed in this victory. Furthermore, they had 3 power play chances and netted 1 goal. In the game, they tallied a score on 5 of the 29 shots they looked to score on.

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Vegas Golden Knights opponents have 166 power play tries (32nd in professional hockey) and have earned 39 goals in those chances. The Golden Knights have had 2,096 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .900. Vegas has taken 2,409 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.0%. While playing at even strength, the Golden Knights let the opposition score 170 goals while scoring 213 on the offensive side of the ice. Vegas has accounted for 182 power play chances and they have notched 53 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 29.12%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 107 points and their points percentage is .669. In relation to their scoring, the Vegas Golden Knights have notched 266 goals (6th in the National Hockey League) this season and have allowed 209.

The man in net for this game is Akira Schmid. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Schmid has recorded 16 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .457. His save percentage currently is at .902 in his 2,058 mins guarding the cage. Schmid has had 1,052 shots against him and has recorded 949 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 103 goals versus Schmid in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 3.00. He has compiled an overall record of 15-18-4 and he started in 35 games. Schmid has played in 47 games throughout his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, Vancouver squared up with the Sharks in an outing where the Canucks took home the victory by a final of 2-1. They had 5 power play chances in this game but weren't able to score a goal. The Canucks scored 2 goals out of the 37 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Canucks have earned 182 goals at even strength and 50 goals (15th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Vancouver has attempted 2,077 shots (30th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.17%, while allowing the other team 2,167 shots. For the year, the Vancouver Canucks have earned 232 goals, 88 points, and a points percentage of .550. They have permitted 247 goals to be scored by way of 209 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 216 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 23.15%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 82.57% on their opponents 218 chances on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 88.6%.

Across the ice you will find Kevin Lankinen in the crease. He has gathered 4,244 saves out of the 4,695 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .904. Lankinen is sitting with a career mark of 70-58-22 and has played in 162 games. He has been a starter 149 games and has been on the ice for 6,374 mins. Lankinen's rate of quality starts comes out to 53.0% and he has qualified for 79 quality starts in his pro career. His opponents are averaging 4.25 goals per contest and he has allowed 451 goals in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Vegas (-145)

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