The Vancouver Canucks have won eight of ten lately, while the Minnesota Wild have won just two of eight. The Vancouver Canucks (32-22-2-6) host the Minnesota Wild (30-26-3-2) for some hard hitting NHL action. NHL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Canucks as -170 moneyline favs over the Wild with the over/under set at 5 goals. Get your Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild NHL Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com
The Wild recently lost to the Oilers 2-3 on the road despite goals from Andrew Brunette and Antti Miettinen. The Wild were held to two goals or fewer for the fourth straight time, they have the third-fewest goals in the league with 155 and have totaled just 18 in their last eight (2-4-2). The Wild are 12-15 SU on the road where they average 2.04 GAG and give up an average 2.30 GAG. They are 2-3 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 2.20 GAG and given up an average 3.00 GAG. The Wild enforcer Derek Boogaard, meanwhile, will miss the second of a five-game suspension the NHL issued Saturday for elbowing Calgary rookie Brandon Prust in the head during Friday night's loss. Boogaard will be eligible to return March 10. The Wild are 21-31 over/under and 9-14 over/under on the road.
The Canucks recently beat the Blue Jackets 3-1 at home thanks to goals from Sami Salo, Ryan Kesler and Alexandre Burrows. Goalie Roberto Luongo stopped 19 shots for a 21-8-5 record with a 2.47 GAA and a .916 SVPCT. The Canucks are 16-11-1-3 SU at home where they average 3.10 GAG and give up an average 2.52 GAG. They are 5-0 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 4.00 GAG and given up an average 2.00 GAG. The Canucks had won the first three contests this season versus Minnesota before losing 4-3 OT on Jan 31. Vancouver is fifth in the West with 72 points, seven behind Chicago and four more than sixth-place Columbus. The Canucks are 32-29 over/under and 16-15 over/under at home.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Wild are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Vancouver.
- Over is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in Vancouver.
- Road team is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
- Underdog is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
- Canucks are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Canucks are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
- Canucks are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Canucks are 6-0 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Canucks are 8-0 in their last 8 games as a favorite.
Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild NHL Prediction
When: Tues, Mar 03, 2009 10:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Canucks -170
Point-Spreads.com Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild NHL Prediction
The Bottom Line: The Wild will be without the usual toughness that they have, which will benefit an already red hot Canucks team. Go Canucks! Get your Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild NHL Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
