Golden Knights vs. Canucks Picks and Prediction – 4/16/2025

Vegas Golden Knights (49-23-9) vs. Vancouver Canucks (38-32-8)
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
TV: TNT, truTV, Max

Previous Games:

  • Golden Knights: Won 4 of their last 5

  • Canucks: Won 3 of their last 4

Head-to-Head:

Vegas has dominated the Canucks in recent matchups, winning the last 3 games. With Vegas in better overall form and Vancouver struggling to defend, the Golden Knights are the favorites here.

Vegas Golden Knights Breakdown:

Vegas comes in red-hot, having won 4 of their last 5 games, and they’re playing excellent hockey on both ends. Offensively, they’re scoring 3.3 goals per game, and defensively they’ve been solid, allowing just 2.61 goals per game. Goalie Adin Hill has been reliable, posting a 2.41 GAA and a .891 SV% over the last 10 games. Vegas is also a strong road team, boasting a 5-1 record in their last 6 away games.

Key Players:

  • Jack Eichel: 25 goals, 31 assists

  • Jonathan Marchessault: 28 goals, 23 assists

Vancouver Canucks Breakdown:

The Canucks have had their ups and downs, winning 3 of their last 4 games but struggling defensively overall. They allow 3.05 goals per game and haven’t been able to contain higher-scoring teams like Vegas. Thatcher Demko has been inconsistent in net, with a 3.03 GAA and a .886 SV%. Vancouver will need a strong performance from their key players, like Quinn Hughes and Brock Boeser, to keep this game competitive.

Key Players:

  • Quinn Hughes: 76 points, 60 assists

  • Brock Boeser: 50 points, 20 goals

Betting Trends:

Vegas Golden Knights:

  • 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.

  • 5-1 SU in their last 6 road games.

  • Total has gone UNDER in 7 of their last 8 games.

Vancouver Canucks:

  • 3-1 SU in their last 4 games.

  • Lost 3 straight against Vegas.

  • Total has gone UNDER in 13 of their last 17 home games.

Exact Score Prediction:

Vegas Golden Knights 4 – Vancouver Canucks 2

Our Best Bet:

Vegas Golden Knights ML @ +100

Vegas is the more complete team in this matchup, with strong defensive play and a high-powered offense. Vancouver’s inconsistency on defense, combined with their struggles against Vegas, makes them a tough bet here. Vegas has won 3 straight against the Canucks and is poised to extend that streak tonight. Look for Vegas to handle business on the road and secure the win.

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