Canucks vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - March 5

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The Vancouver Canucks (27-22-11) and Anaheim Ducks (27-26-7) square off at Rogers Arena on Wednesday, March 5 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canucks fell to the Seattle Kraken 6-3 in their most recent outing, while the Ducks are coming off a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will win Wednesday's game.

The Ducks have gone 6-3-1 in their last 10 contests, totaling 30 goals while conceding 27 in that time. On 25 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored two goals (8.0%).

Canucks vs. Ducks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Canucks 3, Ducks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-195)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks (27-22-11 overall) have a 6-11-17 record in games that have needed overtime.
  • In the 26 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-4-10 record (good for 34 points).
  • In the nine games this season the Canucks registered only one goal, they finished 0-8-1.
  • Vancouver has finished 4-5-4 in the 13 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 12 points).
  • The Canucks have scored three or more goals 35 times, and are 23-6-6 in those games (to register 52 points).
  • In the 27 games when Vancouver has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 36 points after finishing 15-6-6.
  • In the 21 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 11-6-4 (26 points).
  • The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 37 games. The Canucks went 16-15-6 in those matchups (38 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks have a 8-7-15 record in overtime contests this season and a 27-26-7 overall record.
  • In the 22 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 25 points.
  • This season the Ducks recorded only one goal in 13 games and have gone 1-11-1 (three points).
  • When Anaheim has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-11-3 record).
  • The Ducks have scored more than two goals 28 times, earning 51 points from those matchups (24-1-3).
  • Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has recorded 12 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 11-10-2 (24 points).
  • The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 36 games. The Ducks finished 15-16-5 in those matchups (35 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Canucks Rank Canucks AVG Ducks AVG Ducks Rank
26th 2.73 Goals Scored 2.62 29th
20th 3.05 Goals Allowed 3.05 20th
31st 25.4 Shots 27.8 20th
8th 27.1 Shots Allowed 32.1 32nd
16th 22.42% Power Play % 12.42% 31st
6th 82.08% Penalty Kill % 72.94% 28th

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