The Vancouver Canucks are looking for their fourth win in a row tonight, when they head into Phoenix to face off against the Coyotes who got a big win over Dallas after losing six straight. The Phoenix Coyotes (25-25-3-2) host the Vancouver Canucks (25-20-2-6) for some hard hitting NHL action. NHL oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Canucks as –140 moneyline road favs over the Coyotes with the over/under set at 5 ½ goals. Get your Vancouver Canucks vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com
The Canucks are finally back to winning after they recently beat the Blues 6-4 on the road. They got goals from Mats Sundin (2), Ryan Kesler, Alexandre Burrows, Jannik Hanson and Pavol Demitra. Their power play has scored a goal or more in five games or 10 goals on 26 tries. But their penalty kill is letting them down; they’ve allowed a goal or more in eight games or 12 goals on 30 kills. The Canucks are 12-9-1-3 on the road where they average 2.88 GAG and give up an average 3.04 GAG. In their last five road games they are 3-2 SU where they’ve averaged 3.20 GAG and given up an average 2.60 GAG. Goalie Roberto Luongo is 14-7-2-3 with a 2.63 GAA and a .913 SVPCT with five shutouts.
The Coyotes are struggling badly winning three of their last ten games. They recently beat the Stars 1-0 on the road thanks to a goal from Enver Lisin. They have only three power play goals in six games and their penalty kill has allowed six goals in five games or six goals in 19 kills. The Coyotes are 16-9-0-2 at home where they average 2.63 GAG and give up an average 2.56 GAG. In their last five home games they are 2-3 SU where they’ve averaged 2.40 GAG and given up an average 3.80 GAG. Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov is 19-21-2-2 with a 2.83 GAA and a .910 SVPCT with three shutouts.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Canucks are 15-5-2 in the last 22 meetings.
- Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings in Phoenix.
- Home team is 17-8-2 in the last 27 meetings.
- Canucks are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
- Coyotes are 9-4 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Vancouver Canucks vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL Prediction
When: Thurs, Feb 12, 2009 9:00 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Canucks -140
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The Bottom Line: The Canucks just needed to find their scoring ways, once they did that is installed confidence in their players and they should be able to continue winning. Go Canucks! Get your Vancouver Canucks vs Phoenix Coyotes NHL Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
