Penguins vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 21

The Pittsburgh Penguins (4-2) host the Vancouver Canucks (4-2, winners of three in a row) at PPG Paints Arena. The contest on Tuesday, Oct. 21 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will capture the victory in Tuesday's matchup.

Penguins vs. Canucks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final result of Penguins 3, Canucks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-110)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

  • Pittsburgh is 1-1-0 (two points) in its two games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Penguins scored only one goal, they lost.
  • The Penguins have scored three or more goals in five games (4-1-0, eight points).
  • In the one game when Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 1-1-0 (two points).
  • The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Penguins went 3-1-0 in those matchups (six points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have posted a record of 1-0-1 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 4-2.
  • Vancouver has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
  • This season the Canucks scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • Vancouver has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
  • So far this season, the Canucks have scored at least three goals three times and won each of those games.
  • Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in two games this season and won both times.
  • Vancouver is undefeated (1-0-0, two points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 3-2-0 to record six points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Penguins Rank Penguins AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
14th 3 Goals Scored 3.17 11th
8th 2.5 Goals Allowed 2.83 12th
25th 25.8 Shots 25.3 27th
19th 29.5 Shots Allowed 30.8 26th
14th 21.43% Power Play % 20% 15th
17th 78.95% Penalty Kill % 78.26% 18th

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