- The Canucks are a +1.5 goal underdog vs. the Penguins
- Penguins vs. Canucks Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Pittsburgh Penguins (25-14) visit Rogers Arena to take on the Vancouver Canucks (17-29) on Jan. 25 in Vancouver, BC. The puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 pm.
The Canucks are betting underdogs in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at +1.5 (-200).
The Penguins vs. Canucks Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Penguins vs. Canucks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Penguins | -1.5 +165 | 6 -120 | -145 |
| Canucks | +1.5 -200 | 6 +100 | +120 |
Penguins vs Canucks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Penguins will win this game with 73.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Penguins vs Canucks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canucks will cover the spread with 72.1% 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
Penguins Best Bets & Trends
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 away games (+12.45 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 11 of their last 14 games (+11.05 Units / 59% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 2P Moneyline in 11 of their last 25 away games (+7.25 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 1P Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+6.95 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 away games (+6.75 Units / 25% ROI)
Canucks Best Bets & Trends
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 games (+6.80 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+6.45 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+5.10 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have covered the 3P Puck Line in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 43% ROI)
Penguins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Penguins are 31-19 against the spread this NHL season (+13.15 Units / 17.09% ROI).
- Penguins are 25-25 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.4 Units /2.46% ROI
- Penguins are 25-23 when betting the Over for +0.05 Units / 0.09% ROI
- Penguins are 23-25 when betting the Under for -4.9 Units /-8.77% ROI
Canucks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canucks are 23-28 against the spread this NHL season (-18.95 Units /-22.12% ROI).
- Canucks are 17-34 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.6 Units / -28.39% ROI
- Canucks are 28-21 when betting the Over for +5.05 Units / 8.95% ROI
- Canucks are 21-28 when betting the Under for -9.75 Units / -17.3% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Canucks vs Penguins
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby (Pit) | +135 |
| Bryan Rust (Pit) | +190 |
| Rickard Rakell (Pit) | +210 |
| Evgeni Malkin (Pit) | +230 |
| Jake DeBrusk (VAN) | +260 |
| Brock Boeser (VAN) | +260 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Canucks vs Penguins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Brock Boeser (VAN) | 0.5 -120 | 0.5 -110 |
| Ben Kindel (PIT) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -200 |
| Conor Garland (VAN) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -190 |
| Bryan Rust (PIT) | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
| Sidney Crosby (PIT) | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Canucks vs Penguins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Brock Boeser (VAN) | 2.5 +135 | 2.5 -190 |
| Conor Garland (VAN) | 1.5 -118 | 1.5 -115 |
| Bryan Rust (PIT) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -135 |
| Sidney Crosby (PIT) | 2.5 +140 | 2.5 -200 |
| Evgeni Malkin (PIT) | 2.5 +145 | 2.5 -200 |
Penguins: Keys to the Game vs. Canucks
The Penguins are 10-25 (.286) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are 5-81 (.058) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .153
The Penguins were 5-18 (.217) when tied after the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins were 33-48 (.407) last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Canucks: Keys to the Game vs. Penguins
The Canucks are 3-15 (.167) when winning the xG advantage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .622
The Canucks are 17-33 (.340) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 54-76 (.415) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 3-13 (.188) when drawing more penalties this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .469
Penguins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins have 25 forecheck chances while leading this month — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 5.4 slot shots per game in the first period this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.4
The Penguins have 7.0 rush chances per game this season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.3
The Penguins are 10-25 (.286) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Canucks Offensive Stats & Trends
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 17% 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 Canucks have scored on 14% of rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Penguins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Penguins have allowed 0.8 goals per game while tied this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 17% of rush chances while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Canucks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks have a .684 slot save percentage in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .833
The Canucks have allowed 0.9 goals per game against the power play this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Canucks have allowed 10 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Canucks have a .859 save percentage in the third period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .888
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