Canucks vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - March 15

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The Vancouver Canucks (30-24-11) host the Chicago Blackhawks (20-37-9), who have fallen in three straight, on Saturday, March 15 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Saturday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 games, the Blackhawks have gone 3-5-2 while putting up 30 goals against 32 goals conceded. On 19 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored five goals (26.3%).

Canucks vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final result of Canucks 4, Blackhawks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-292)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (-1.5)

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Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks (30-24-11 overall) have a 7-11-18 record in games that have needed overtime.
  • Vancouver is 13-4-10 (36 points) in its 27 games decided by one goal.
  • In the 10 games this season the Canucks recorded only one goal, they finished 0-9-1.
  • Vancouver has scored a pair of goals in 14 games this season (4-6-4 record, 12 points).
  • The Canucks have scored three or more goals 38 times, and are 26-6-6 in those games (to register 58 points).
  • In the 31 games when Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal, it has an 18-7-6 record (42 points).
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 13-8-4 (30 points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 38 games, going 17-15-6 to record 40 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have earned a record of 3-9-12 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 20-37-9.
  • In the 20 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
  • This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in 12 games and they finished 0-11-1 in those matchups.
  • Chicago has seven points (2-17-3) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Blackhawks have earned 41 points in their 31 games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 20 games and registered 14 points with a record of 6-12-2.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-11-0 (six points).
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 51 games. The Blackhawks went 16-26-9 in those contests (41 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Canucks Rank Canucks AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
26th 2.71 Goals Scored 2.71 26th
19th 3.03 Goals Allowed 3.47 29th
31st 25.6 Shots 24.4 32nd
7th 26.9 Shots Allowed 31.7 31st
16th 22.53% Power Play % 24.84% 7th
6th 82.16% Penalty Kill % 80.85% 11th

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