Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks Pick and Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the Carolina Hurricanes pay a visit to Rogers Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Vancouver Canucks were listed earlier today as 134 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.2-2.2 victory for the Canucks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver Canucks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Carolina Hurricanes have seen them go 0-0-1 so far this season, while the Canucks are at 1-0-0. In totals betting, the Vancouver Canucks are 0-1, while the Hurricanes are 1-0. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vancouver vs Carolina injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Vancouver Canucks rated this week at No. 30 and the Carolina Hurricanes sitting at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Vancouver Canucks No. 24-ranked offense (2 goals per game) against a Carolina Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 29 at 5 goals per game allowed. The Canucks Sportsbook has clicked at a 0% rate while the Hurricanes have a 80% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Carolina lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Jets on October 13. Bettors who backed the Jets at -118 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Vancouver won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Flames on October 15. Bettors who backed the Canucks at -113 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at Edmonton, Tuesday, October 18th
Vancouver home to St. Louis, Tuesday, October 18th