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The Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks meet Saturday in NHL action at the Rogers Arena. Here’s a Vancouver Canucks vs Boston Bruins Prediction. This article will include a Vancouver Canucks vs Boston Bruins Pick.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins lost to the Jets and Kraken, and they play the Flames, Oilers and Sabres next. The Boston Bruins are averaging 2.48 goals per game and are scoring on 12.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Brad Marchand leads Boston with 12 goals, David Pastrnak has 18 assists and Pavel Zacha has 67 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 3.23 goals per game and are killing 77.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jeremy Swayman has allowed 67 goals on 585 shots faced, while Joonas Korpisalo has given up 27 goals on 272 shots.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks lost to the Blues, beat the Panthers, and they play the Avalanche, Utah Hockey Club and Golden Knights next. The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring on 24.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Jake DeBrusk leads Vancouver with 14 goals, Quinn Hughes has 27 assists and Conor Garland has 61 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vancouver Canucks are allowing 3.07 goals per game and are killing 79.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has given up 25 goals on 163 shots faced, and Kevin Lankinen has allowed 53 goals on 603 shots.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won 11 of their last 12 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have lost each of their last four night games at Rogers Arena.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games following a road loss.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last three night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in each of their last six night games following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last seven night games at Rogers Arena following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Bruins’ last four games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last six games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last five night games at Rogers Arena.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Jake DeBrusk has scored a goal in each of the Canucks’ last four night games.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last five games as favorites.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last six games as favorites.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Brad Marchand has scored at least one goal in four of the Bruins’ last five road games.
- Nikita Zadorov has recorded an assist in four of his five previous appearances with his team as an underdog against the Canucks.
- Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last five games.
Vancouver Canucks vs Boston Bruins Prediction
The Vancouver Canucks have been better on the road than at home, but they’re coming off a strong blowout win over the Panthers, which is a confidence booster. The Bruins have been outscored 2-13 in their last 2 games. The Canucks shutout the Bruins a couple of weeks ago. This feels like a spot where the Canucks can start getting positive results at home and the price isn’t crazy. Give me the Canucks.