Panthers vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - December 12

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The Florida Panthers (18-9-2) will aim to continue a three-game win streak when they face the Vancouver Canucks (14-8-5) on the road on Thursday, December 12 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will capture the victory in Thursday's game.

The Canucks are 5-3-2 in the past 10 games, putting up 34 total goals (eight power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.8%). They have allowed 31 goals to their opponents.

Panthers vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Canucks 4, Panthers 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+127)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

  • The Panthers (18-9-2 overall) have a 3-2-5 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • Florida is 3-0-2 (eight points) in its five games decided by one goal.
  • In the six games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
  • Florida finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering one point).
  • The Panthers have scored three or more goals in 20 games (17-2-1, 35 points).
  • In the 11 games when Florida has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-3-2 record (14 points).
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 9-4-1 (19 points).
  • The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Panthers finished 6-4-1 in those matchups (13 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have posted a record of 3-5-8 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 14-8-5.
  • In the 12 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
  • This season the Canucks scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • When Vancouver has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned four points (1-2-2 record).
  • The Canucks have scored three or more goals in 20 games, earning 29 points from those contests.
  • Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in 13 games this season and has registered 18 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 8-2-1 (17 points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 6-6-3 to record 15 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Panthers Rank Panthers AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
5th 3.66 Goals Scored 3.26 11th
22nd 3.17 Goals Allowed 3.19 25th
4th 30.7 Shots 26.7 28th
6th 27 Shots Allowed 28.4 14th
4th 27.37% Power Play % 23.46% 10th
9th 81.82% Penalty Kill % 79.27% 18th

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