The Vegas Golden Knights (49-22-10) travel to face off against the Vancouver Canucks (38-29-14) on Wednesday, April 16th. This game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and televised on TNT. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Golden Knights vs Canucks

The Vegas Golden Knights Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 49-22-10. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.

Vegas trailed 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. Four different players contributed goals for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.

The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win

Vancouver’s 3-2 win over the Sharks moved them to 38-29-14 on the season. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.

After the Sharks scored first in the second period, the Canucks responded with three goals to secure the win. Pius Suter’s second goal of the game, with just 26 seconds left, gave Vancouver the victory.

Vegas Offense Breakdown

Vegas fired 35 shots on goal in their latest game, with Brett Howden’s 6th goal of the season sealing a 4-3 overtime win. Pavel Dorofeyev got things started for the Golden Knights, netting his 7th goal, while Noah Hanifin followed with his 2nd goal of the season. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year in the third period.

Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. Mark Stone picked up his 15th assist on Howden’s game-winner. The Golden Knights had 13 giveaways in the game.

Canucks Offense Breakdown

Pius Suter led the way for Vancouver with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He found the net at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.

The Canucks took 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They managed to score once in the second and added two more in the third. Vancouver recorded 25 giveaways in the game.

Vegas Team Defense

Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals in their previous game. The first came 11:52 into the first period, and the second came 12:00 into the second. They also gave up a late goal at the 13:10 mark of the third period. Adin Hill finished with a save percentage of 84.2% on 19 shots from Utah. Vegas’s defense recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.

Vancouver Team Defense

Defensively, the Canucks will aim for a better start after allowing the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period. They also gave up a late goal at 18:43 in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense contributed 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

Golden Knights vs Canucks Trends

• Across their last five road contests, Vegas has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Although Vancouver has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 5-5. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
• Through their last three games as the underdog, the Canucks have an puck line record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
• As the betting favorite, the Golden Knights have an puck line mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Vegas posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.

Golden Knights vs Canucks Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Canucks to come out with a win against the Golden Knights while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -112, I’m placing my bet on the Canucks to win outright.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Canucks to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Canucks to win this one by multiple goals over the Golden Knights.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

---

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

---

* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.