The Anaheim Ducks (27-26-7) travel to face off against the Vancouver Canucks (27-22-11) on Wednesday, March 5th. This game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and televised on ESPN+. The Canucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Ducks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 10:30 ET.

Ducks vs Canucks

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Anaheim dropped to 27-26-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short.

The Ducks fell behind early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the 10:16 mark of the third period, when Brock McGinn found the net. Mason McTavish added a goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.

The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 27-22-11 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but couldn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

The Sharks took the lead in the second period, but Pius Suter tied it up for Vancouver at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk put the Canucks ahead in the third period, but San Jose responded with a goal of their own. Suter scored again with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.

Anaheim Offense Breakdown

Anaheim’s offense struggled to find the net in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, despite firing 39 shots on goal. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added another, also his second, on a power play with just 4 seconds left in the game.

Ryan Strome, with his 4th assist of the season, and Troy Terry, who now has 5 assists, helped set up McTavish’s late goal. Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the year on McGinn’s goal. The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period and had 16 giveaways.

Canucks Offense Breakdown

Pius Suter led the Canucks’ offense with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored Vancouver’s first goal at 5:19 in the second period and added the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk also found the net for the first time this season, scoring at 4:22 in the third period.

The Canucks took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Suter’s first goal tied the game 1-1. Vancouver added two more goals in the third period.

Anaheim Team Defense

Anaheim’s defense struggled in their previous game, giving up the first three goals and eventually losing 4-2. They allowed two goals in the first period and another late in the second. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage, and the Ducks’ defense finished with 6 takeaways and 15 hits.

Vancouver Team Defense

Vancouver’s defense allowed the first goal at 2:37 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held on for a 3-2 win. Goalie Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canucks’ defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

Ducks vs Canucks Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Anaheim has an puck line record of 5-0 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
• Across their last five home contests, Vancouver has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Canucks have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 3-2.
• As the betting favorite, the Ducks have an puck line mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Anaheim posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.

Ducks vs Canucks Prediction

To those searching for a pure moneyline wager, the Canucks is the clear pick. Still, with a payout of -237, it’s worth thinking about including this bet in a parlay.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Ducks to cover. Even if the Canucks manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Ducks should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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