How to Pick the Canucks vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 26

Published 12:50 am Saturday, October 26, 2024

Looking to make some bets on the upcoming game (Saturday at 10:00 PM ET) between the Vancouver Canucks and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Rogers Arena Below, we offer our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.

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Canucks vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7 goals)

  • This season, Vancouver games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total twice.
  • So far this season, seven games Pittsburgh has played finished with more than 6 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 6.3 goals per game, 0.33 more than the total for this contest.
  • This game’s over/under is 1.0 less than the 7.0 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Canucks Moneyline: -185

  • The Canucks have won 60.0% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (3-2).
  • Vancouver is 1-2 (victorious in just 33.3% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -185 or shorter.
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Canucks have an implied probability of 64.9% to win.

Penguins Moneyline: +154

  • Pittsburgh has claimed an upset victory one time when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in seven games as the underdog).
  • The Penguins are winless in games with moneyline odds of +154 or longer (in two chances).
  • Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win this game is 39.4% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vancouver 4, Pittsburgh 3

Canucks Points Leaders

  • One of Vancouver’s top offensive options this season is Jonathan Tanner Miller, who has put up six points in six games.
  • Conor Garland is another of Vancouver’s major contributors currently with six total points (three goals and three assists) to his name.
  • Brock Boeser has contributed six points for Vancouver in six games this season, netting a goal on 28.6% of his shots and putting up four goals and two assists.
  • In the four games Kevin Lankinen has played this season, his save percentage is .941, the fourth-best in the league.

Penguins Points Leaders

  • Evgeni Malkin is a top offensive contributor for his team with 11 points (1.2 per game). He has totaled two goals and nine assists in nine games (playing 18:44 per game).
  • Sidney Crosby is key for Pittsburgh’s attack with seven total points (0.8 per game), including one goal and six assists through nine games.
  • Lars Eller has four goals and two assists for Vancouver.
  • Pittsburgh’s Joel Blomqvist is 2-3-0 this season, collecting 165 saves and giving up 16 goals (3.3 goals against average) with a .912 save percentage (19th in the league).

Canucks’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/17/2024 Panthers W 3-2 Away -114
10/19/2024 Flyers W 3-0 Away -145
10/22/2024 Blackhawks W 6-3 Away -186
10/26/2024 Penguins Home -185
10/28/2024 Hurricanes Home
10/30/2024 Devils Home
11/2/2024 Sharks Away

Penguins’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/20/2024 Jets L 6-3 Away +117
10/22/2024 Flames L 4-3 Away +103
10/25/2024 Oilers L 4-0 Away +188
10/26/2024 Canucks Away +154
10/29/2024 Wild Home
10/31/2024 Ducks Home
11/2/2024 Canadiens Home

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Vancouver vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, October 26, 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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