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Pinnacle -½ +100 BET365 -½ -1105 Sportsinteraction -½ -110 888Sport -½ -110
Posted at 11:00 AM ET. Odds are subject to change.
Vancouver -½ +100 over Detroit
8:00 PM ET. OT included. The Canucks return home from a three-game road trip looking like a team that just went through a full makeover on a reality show. The biggest move? J.T. Miller was shipped off to the Rangers in a blockbuster deal. Out go Miller, Erik Brannstrom, and a prospect; in come Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini, and a first-round pick. Not done there, the Canucks also flipped Danton Heinen and Vincent Desharnais to Pittsburgh for Marcus Pettersson and Drew O’Connor. These are not just minor tweaks—this is a significant shake-up.
The narrative surrounding the Canucks right now is one of uncertainty—how will the new guys fit in? Will they even play? Is this a sign that Vancouver is folding up shop? The reaction from the betting market will likely be one of hesitation, but hesitation creates opportunity. The Canucks are being priced like a team in disarray, yet all signs point to this group being as motivated as ever.
Vancouver wasn’t exactly spiraling before these moves. They rattled off three straight wins before falling 5-3 to Dallas on Friday, a game that was far closer than the score suggests. Quinn Hughes extended his point streak to eight games, and Jake DeBrusk continued to light the lamp. This team still has plenty of weapons, and while Miller’s absence is significant, the influx of new faces could serve as a jolt of energy rather than a disruption.
Meanwhile, Detroit is on a heater—winners of five straight and sitting at 13-4-1 under Todd McLellan. They just beat Calgary 3-1 on Saturday, and the box score suggests it was a solid win. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see a different picture. The Red Wings were sloppy, McLellan wasn’t thrilled with the effort, and now they have to play their second game in as many nights—something they’ve struggled with all season.
Prior to Saturday, Detroit was 0-9-1 on the second leg of back-to-backs. Now they’re being priced like a team that’s immune to fatigue, but history says otherwise. The Red Wings have been skating on momentum, but momentum doesn’t fill the gas tank. Coming off a tough game in Calgary and traveling overnight to face a Canucks squad eager to prove they’re still in the fight? That’s not a great spot for the road side.
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Our Pick
Vancouver -½ +100 (Risking 2 units - To Win: 2.00)