Blackhawks vs Canucks Prediction NHL Picks 1/22/24
The Chicago Blackhawks will play the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Chicago has won two of their last three games, while Vancouver has won seven of their last eight. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Blackhawks vs Canucks prediction.
Blackhawks Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 14-30-2 this season after they defeated the Islanders in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Chicago led 3-1 in the third period, but allowed the Islanders to tie the game, before they won in overtime. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 29-24 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago lost to Buffalo by a score of 3-0 in the game prior to New York, but did defeat San Jose in the game before. The Blackhawks are scoring 2.22 goals per game and they are allowing 3.57 goals against per game, while going 12.6% on the power play and 76.4% on the penalty kill. Jason Dickinson has 15 goals, nine assists, and 70 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Petr Mrazek, who is 12-16-1 this year with a 3.04 goals against average and a .906 save percentage.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Anthony Beauvillier has recorded a point in six of his last seven appearances against the Canucks.
- Taylor Hall has recorded at least one assist in three of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against the Canucks.
- Seth Jones ranks 1st in the Central Division for average time on ice (25:27) this season.
Canucks Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 31-11-4 this year after they defeated Toronto by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Vancouver blew a 3-0 lead, but they were able to score two unanswered goals in the third period for the win. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 46-21 and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver defeated Arizona by a score of 2-1 in the game prior to Toronto, but lost to Columbus before that. The Canucks are scoring 3.83 goals per game and they are allowing 2.54 goals against per game, while going 24% on the power play and 79.9% on the penalty kill. J.T. Miller has led Vancouver with 21 goals, 42 assists, and 95 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Thatcher Demko, who is 24-8-1 this year with a 2.47 goals against average and a .919 save percentage.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Elias Pettersson has scored at least one goal in seven of the Canucks' last eight games.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks' last six games as home favorites.
- Teddy Blueger has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks' last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- Quinn Hughes ranks 1st in the league for Plus/Minus (+34) this season.
Blackhawks vs Canucks Betting Prediction
Vancouver comes into this game as one of the best teams in the NHL and they are 16-4-1 at home so far this season. The Canucks are scoring 3.83 goals per game, but their defense has also been elite, allowing 2.54 goals against per game. Chicago has won two of their last three games, but they are dealing with a ton of injuries and they are only 4-19-1 on the road. Take Vancouver -1.5 in this game.
