Vancouver Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks: Game preview, predictions, and odds | November 5, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on Tuesday night at 10 pm EST. The Canucks (5-2-3) sit third in the Pacific Division, four points behind the first-place Vegas Golden Knights, but with two games in hand. Meanwhile, the Ducks (4-5-2) are slightly ahead of the last-place San Jose Sharks.

Both clubs will be looking to build momentum. The Canucks are 2-3 in their last five games, while the Ducks are 1-4 in their last five after a surprisingly strong start. Fans should expect to see a strong effort from both sides, potentially leading to a high-scoring game.

Canucks vs. Ducks: Head-to-head & key numbers

• The Canucks swept last year’s season series, winning three low-scoring affairs.
• The Vancouver Canucks have an all-time record of 58-49-9-7 against the Ducks.
• The Canucks are 5-0 in their last five games versus the Anaheim Ducks.
• J.T. Miller has 24 points in 22 career games against the Ducks.
• Kevin Lankinen and Arturs Silovs are a combined 3-0 against the Ducks.

Vancouver Canucks vs. Anaheim Ducks: Preview

The Canucks are expected to be serious contenders this season. However, the Canucks have had an up-and-down year. They have enjoyed solid outcomes such as blanking the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 19. But the Canucks have also gotten blown out such as the 6-0 pounding at the hands of the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 30.

As for the Ducks, the club has been trending in the wrong direction. The Ducks looked strong with Lukas Dostal quickly becoming the team’s MVP. Unfortunately, their strong start has fizzled out with the Ducks gradually sinking to the bottom of the Pacific Division.

This game should provide the Canucks an opportunity to pick up some points. While the Anaheim Ducks could always upset the Vancouver Canucks, it doesn’t seem likely the Ducks can pull off an upset in this one. The Canucks’ offense is far too strong, and the team is far too well-rounded for the Ducks to pull off a surprise on Tuesday night.

Canucks vs. Ducks: Odds & Prediction

The Canucks enter the matchup as the betting favorites. Current lines show the Canucks as -206 favorites with the Ducks at +170. Meanwhile, the over/under shows a 6.5 line.

Overall, the Ducks should play a strong game, but it won’t be enough to overcome the Canucks’ strong game. Fans looking for a safe bet could look at this game as a good if relatively unattractive pick. Fans looking for a potential upset might want to look elsewhere.

The Vancouver Canucks have a full lineup except for starting goaltender Thatcher Demko. That lineup could prove to be too much for the Anaheim Ducks to beat. As such, fans may want to consider taking the over in this tilt.

Prediction: Canucks 5, Ducks 3.

Oilers vs. Ducks: Betting Tips

• Ducks have a 37.0% chance of winning.
• The Canucks enter with a 67.3% chance of winning.
• The Canucks are 2-0 this season with odds at or less than -206.
• The Ducks have upset their opponents twice this season when entering as underdogs.
• The Ducks have lost four of five this year when odds are +170 or higher.