Golden Knights vs Canucks Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Apr 7

Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote looks on form the team box in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Denver.
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NHL OddsLive Betting
  • The Golden Knights are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canucks
  • Golden Knights vs. Canucks Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Vegas Golden Knights (35-26) visit Rogers Arena to take on the Vancouver Canucks (22-46) on Apr. 7 in Vancouver, BC. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.

The Golden Knights are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (-102).

The Golden Knights vs. Canucks Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.

Golden Knights vs. Canucks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Golden Knights vs Canucks Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Golden Knights will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Golden Knights vs Canucks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canucks will cover the spread with 67.9% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook


  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+12.45 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 3P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 away games (+9.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.45 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+7.35 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 games (+7.35 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+7.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Vancouver Canucks have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+6.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 25 games at home (+3.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Vancouver Canucks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+3.45 Units / 10% ROI)

Golden Knights Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Golden Knights are 31-46 against the spread this NHL season (-9.5 Units / -9.87% ROI).

  • Golden Knights are 35-42 when betting on the Moneyline for -23.85 Units /-19.69% ROI
  • Golden Knights are 37-37 when betting the Over for -3.65 Units / -4.27% ROI
  • Golden Knights are 37-37 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units /-3.66% ROI

Canucks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Canucks are 32-44 against the spread this NHL season (-32.4 Units /-26.11% ROI).

  • Canucks are 22-54 when betting on the Moneyline for -26.45 Units / -33.08% ROI
  • Canucks are 43-30 when betting the Over for +9.65 Units / 11.39% ROI
  • Canucks are 30-43 when betting the Under for -17.05 Units / -20.44% ROI

Points Per Game Predictions for Canucks vs Golden Knights

Player Name Over Under
Mark Stone (VEG) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Jack Eichel (VEG) 1.5 +125 1.5 -165
Reilly Smith (VEG) 0.5 +175 0.5 -235
Noah Hanifin (VEG) 0.5 +160 0.5 -220
Shea Theodore (VEG) 0.5 -105 0.5 -125

Shots on Goal Predictions for Canucks vs Golden Knights

Player Name Over Under
Mark Stone (VEG) 1.5 -175 1.5 +130
Noah Hanifin (VEG) 1.5 -115 1.5 -120
Shea Theodore (VEG) 1.5 -125 1.5 -110
Drew O'Connor (VAN) 1.5 -115 1.5 -118
Pavel Dorofeyev (VEG) 2.5 -150 2.5 +110

Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Canucks

The Golden Knights are 121-100 (.548) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights are 34-41 (.453) this season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights are 1-25 (.038) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .165

Canucks: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights

The Canucks are 22-52 (.297) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Canucks are 7-17 (.292) when winning the xG advantage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .645

The Canucks are 7-20 (.259) when tied after the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Canucks are 59-95 (.383) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights have 5 forecheck chances while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights had 12.2 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2

The Golden Knights have 6 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights had 1,213 slot shots last season — most among NHL Teams

The Canucks are 22-52 (.297) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Canucks have scored on 14% of rush chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Canucks have scored on 16% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Canucks had 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have a .785 slot save percentage in the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .839

The Golden Knights have allowed 11 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have a .793 slot save percentage in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .837

The Golden Knights have a .777 slot save percentage in the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .831

The Canucks have allowed 1.5 goals per game in the second period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0

The Canucks have allowed 3.9 goals per game this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1

The Canucks have a .690 slot save percentage in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .834

The Canucks have allowed opponents to score on 13% of cycle chances this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%


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