The visiting Vancouver Canucks hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to steal a win at Consol Energy Centre against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Pittsburgh Penguins as -190 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.4-2.2 result in favor of the Penguins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Vancouver Canucks vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Pittsburgh Penguins are 22-17-7 overall while the Vancouver Canucks are 20-17-11. As for the totals, Pittsburgh is 16-21-9 on the OU, and Vancouver is 16-19-13. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Vancouver injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Pittsburgh Penguins rated this week at No. 6 and the Vancouver Canucks sitting at No. 28.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Pittsburgh Penguins No. 21-ranked offense (2.48 goals per game) against a Vancouver Canucks defense that ranks No. 23 at 2.75 goals per game allowed. The Penguins Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.74% rate while the Canucks have a 79.45% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 4-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Bruins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at +188 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 4-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Flyers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -173 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
- Vancouver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Vancouver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Vancouver is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
- Vancouver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
- Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Vancouver
- Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Vancouver
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver home to Nashville, Tuesday, January 26th
Pittsburgh at Washington, Sunday, January 24th
