Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks 2/13/2023 Odds, Picks and Previews
The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Vancouver Canucks in a pivotal NHL match-up set to take place at Rogers Arena in BC, Canada on Monday, February 13, 2023, with puck drop slated for 10:00 PM ET. Despite their recent offensive surge, which has seen them average 3.00 goals per game and light the lamp seven times in their past two contests, the Red Wings have struggled this season. Their top line of Dylan Larkin and Dominik Kubalik has been a force to be reckoned with, racking up 32 goals and 50 assists between them. The rest of the offense has also contributed, with defensemen Filip Hronek and Moritz Seider combining for 11 goals and 51 assists from the blue line, and defensemen Lucas Raymond, Andrew Copp, and David Perron combining for 34 goals and 57 assists.
However, the defense has underperformed, giving up an average of 3.24 goals per game. Despite the efforts of Jake Walman and Filip Hronek, who have a combined 5.9 defensive point shares, the rest of the team has struggled to keep opponents from finding open opportunities in the goal. The team’s goaltender, Ville Husso, has also struggled, posting a 2.94 goals-against average on 1088 shots, a -2.5 goals saved over average, and a .903 save percentage.
- The Red Wings’ are 13-7 SU in their last 20 matches with the Canucks.
- The Detroit Red Wings are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games on the road.
- The total went UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 9 games on the road against Vancouver.
Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks 2/13/2023 Odds, Picks and Previews
Despite a recent offensive surge that has seen them average 3.34 goals per game and score 15 goals in their past four contests, the Vancouver Canucks have struggled this season. Their top two lines, led by the likes of Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller, and Andrei Kuzmenko, have been a force to be reckoned with, combining for 65 goals and 91 assists. The entire offense has been firing on all cylinders, with defenseman Quinn Hughes contributing five goals and 45 assists from the blue line and forward Quinn Boeser tallying 28 goals and 47 assists overall. Conor Garland, Dakota Joshua, and Brock Boeser have also combined for 47 assists.
However, the defense has been a weak point, surrendering an average of 3.98 goals per game and allowing 10 goals in their past two games. Despite the efforts of Quinn Hughes and Luke Schenn, who have a combined defensive point share of 4.8, the rest of the team has struggled, allowing opponents to generate easy shots on goal.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Vancouver’s last 9 matches with the Red Wings.
- The total remained UNDER in 6 of Vancouver’s last 9 games at home against Detroit.
- The total went OVER in 10 of Vancouver’s last 12 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks. The NHL pick for this game is the Vancouver Canucks. The Vancouver Canucks will look to bounce back on their home ice and establish dominance in Monday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. Meanwhile, the Red Wings will aim to build on their recent victory and sweep the season series. With their top forward group, led by Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller, exhibiting a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots through crisp puck movement, the Canucks, who average 3.34 goals per game, should prove to be a formidable scoring threat. On the defensive end, Quinn Hughes, Luke Schenn, and the rest of the Canucks’ blue-liners will aim to limit the Red Wings’ offensive output by forcing turnovers in the offensive zone and stifling shot opportunities, giving goaltender Spencer Martin ample opportunities to make key saves. With a much-needed comeback performance on their home ice, the Canucks are poised to emerge victorious with a predicted score of 5-2.
NHL Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Rogers Arena, BC, CAN
Date: Monday, February 13, 2023
TV: BSDT
NHL Odds: Detroit Red Wings +112
NHL Totals: 6.5
