Canucks vs. Golden Knights prediction, tips and odds for today’s NHL game

After a third-period failure in Utah, the Vancouver Canucks are back in action on Thursday night as they travel to Sin City for a date with the Pacific-leading Vegas Golden Knights.

Vancouver, which trails by six points in the standings with one game remaining, is the underdog in the NHL odds at +150 money lines.

However, they did well at T-Mobile Arena, which is a big reason why my Canucks vs. Golden Knights predictions and NHL picks for December 19th suggest a resurgence in performance.

Canucks vs Golden Knights Prediction

My Canucks picks
Canucks Moneyline (+150 at Pinnacle)

My Canucks analysis

Going on the road for the first time after a mediocre 3-2-1 at home, it looked business as usual for the Vancouver Canucks against the Utah Hockey Club as they took a 2-0 lead after two periods.

But Vancouver gave up three straight goals, including the game-winning goal in the extra frame, to drop a 3-2 OT decision.

The Canucks usually thrive on the road, as they suffered just their fourth road loss of the season and only their second in overtime, dropping them to 10-2-2 on the year. Vancouver ranks in the top five in both goals for (3.54) and goals against (2.46) on the highway.

It’s the first time they’ll get a look at the division-leading Vegas Golden Knights, who are on a roll and have picked up five wins in their last six games. This also includes a 3-2 win in the last away game against the strong Minnesota Wild.

While they rank 13th in goals against this year (2.94), Vegas has really been shutting down opponents lately, allowing two goals or fewer in each of those wins. With 3.45 goals per game, they are among the league’s elite offensively, placing them sixth in the NHL.

While Vegas will be fresh, having had three full days of rest between games, they have had their problems against the Canucks, losing two of their last three head-to-head meetings.

Vancouver has also won three of its last four games in Vegas, with each of those wins coming by at least two goals.

It’s also likely that Kevin Lankinen has gotten over the flu (due to illness) and will be in net. He was literally unbeatable away from home, posting a record of 10-0-1 in eleven starts.

Canucks vs Golden Knights odds analysis

The Canucks have reached the money line in 28 of their last 45 road games (+9.80 units / 17% ROI) and have covered the 1P puck line in 27 of their last 45 road games (+7.30 units / 10% ROI).

The Under has won three of Vancouver’s last four direct duels against Vegas. The under has scored in six of the Golden Knights’ last seven games overall.

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Canucks vs Golden Knights odds

Canucks vs Golden Knights live odds

Canucks vs. Golden Knights opening odds

• Puck line: Vancouver +1.5 | Las Vegas -1.5
• Money line: Vancouver +139 | Las Vegas -158
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 | Below 5.5

Odds courtesy of Pinnacle

Canucks vs Golden Knights trend

The Golden Knights have finished 1P Under in 16 of their last 41 home games (-7.90 units / -19% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Canucks vs. Golden Knights.

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