Canucks vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks - February 2

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The Vancouver Canucks (23-18-10) host the Detroit Red Wings (26-21-5), who have won five straight, on Sunday, February 2 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will claim the victory in Sunday's matchup.

The Red Wings have gone 6-3-1 over their last 10 contests, scoring 27 goals while giving up 25 in that time. On 28 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored six goals (21.4%).

Canucks vs. Red Wings Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final score of Canucks 3, Red Wings 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-161)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)

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Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have gone 4-10-14 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 23-18-10.
  • In the 21 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-3-9 record (good for 27 points).
  • In the seven games this season the Canucks scored only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
  • Vancouver has taken seven points from the nine games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-4-3 record).
  • The Canucks have scored three or more goals in 32 games (21-5-6, 48 points).
  • In the 22 games when Vancouver has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 28 points after finishing 11-5-6.
  • In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 10-5-3 (23 points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 31 games, going 13-12-6 to record 32 points.

Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings have a record of 26-21-5 this season and are 5-5-10 in overtime contests.
  • Detroit has earned 19 points (7-5-5) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • Across the 12 games this season the Red Wings ended with just one goal, they have earned three points.
  • Detroit has earned 12 points (5-3-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Red Wings have scored three or more goals in 28 games, earning 42 points from those contests.
  • This season, Detroit has scored a single power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 7-7-2 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 11-9-1 (23 points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 12-12-4 to register 28 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Canucks Rank Canucks AVG Red Wings AVG Red Wings Rank
20th 2.84 Goals Scored 2.83 21st
22nd 3.14 Goals Allowed 3.06 17th
31st 25.4 Shots 26.6 29th
9th 27 Shots Allowed 29.4 25th
12th 22.7% Power Play % 27.92% 3rd
13th 80.13% Penalty Kill % 69.47% 32nd

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