How to Pick the Canucks vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 16

Published 12:45 pm Friday, November 15, 2024

The game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Chicago Blackhawks at 10:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Canucks vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.0 goals)

  • This season, Vancouver and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals nine times.
  • So far this season, nine games Chicago has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 5.5 goals per game, 0.04 more than the over/under for this contest.
  • These two teams are conceding a combined 6.3 goals per game, 0.8 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Canucks Moneyline: -240

  • The Canucks have been victorious in eight of their 12 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (66.7%).
  • Vancouver has had moneyline odds of -240 or shorter in only two games this season, and won both.
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Canucks have an implied probability of 70.6% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +197

  • In Chicago’s 15 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has five wins.
  • When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +197 or longer, they have won a single game in four opportunities.
  • Chicago has a 33.7% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vancouver 4, Chicago 2

Canucks Points Leaders

  • Quinn Hughes has been important to Vancouver’s offense this season, recording 16 points in 15 games.
  • Having scored five goals and adding nine assists, Jonathan Tanner Miller is excelling for Vancouver through 15 games.
  • Vancouver’s scoring effort is aided by Brock Boeser’s 14 points. He’s contributed five assists.
  • As Vancouver’s top goalie, Kevin Lankinen has recorded 8 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 31 goals with 304 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

  • Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his club with 13 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded three goals and 10 assists in 17 games (playing 19:34 per game).
  • Chicago’s Ryan Donato has racked up 11 total points (0.6 per game), with eight goals and three assists.
  • Chicago’s Seth Jones has 10 points (two goals, eight assists) this season.
  • Petr Mrazek has a 5-8-0 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (27th in the league). In 13 games, he has 343 saves, and has allowed 36 goals (2.8 goals against average).

Canucks’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/9/2024 Oilers L 7-3 Home +103
11/12/2024 Flames W 3-1 Home -229
11/14/2024 Islanders L 5-2 Home -187
11/16/2024 Blackhawks Home -240
11/17/2024 Predators Home
11/19/2024 Rangers Home
11/23/2024 Senators Away

Blackhawks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/7/2024 Stars L 3-1 Away +240
11/10/2024 Wild W 2-1 Home +164
11/14/2024 Kraken L 3-1 Away +135
11/16/2024 Canucks Away +197
11/19/2024 Ducks Home
11/21/2024 Panthers Home
11/23/2024 Flyers Away

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Vancouver vs. Chicago Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Venue: Rogers Arena

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