Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Red Wings vs Canucks

The Detroit Red Wings meet the Vancouver Canucks at Delta Center, with face-off scheduled for 23:00 on Monday, December 8.

Take the Red Wings at -132 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Canucks. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming an outright victory.

Detroit Red Wings triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Seattle Kraken were beaten 4-3 at Climate Pledge Arena. Emmitt Finnie was one of four different players on the scoresheet.

Vancouver Canucks last game saw them claim a 4-2 home win over Minnesota Wild at Delta Center. Aatu Raety scored twice, with Elias Pettersson and Tom Willander netting one goal. Goalie Nikita Tolopilo made 28 saves (.933).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Red Wings and the Canucks saw the former win. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Delta Center. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Red Wings victories.

Starting Goalies

John Gibson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	24-15-3	2.6	.905	4
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

Kevin Lankinen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-21-5	3.7	.877	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 30.8 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. The Red Wings have been giving up 4.0 goals from 27.6 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

Lucas Raymond is the top points scorer with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, with Moritz Seider recording 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Cam Talbot have a 3.45 goal against average with a .866 save percentage.

The Canucks have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 25.6 shots on goal, with a 13.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 5.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.0%.

The top points scorer is Quinn Hughes with 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, while Elias Pettersson is next best after registering 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 3.23 GAA with a .870 SV%.

Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

Detroit Red Wings look excellent value on the Moneyline and our pick is that the road team will claim a victory in this NHL encounter. We’re happy to take the -132 that they win.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our NHL analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our hockey predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.

Key Red Wings vs Canucks stats:

• Canucks have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Canucks have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Canucks have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Red Wings.

Red Wings Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 56.8% prospect of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kiefer Sherwood Over 1.5 Shots -154

Kiefer Sherwood (Canucks) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -154 that this happens.

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Correct Score Prediction

Red Wings 4 - 1 Canucks

The Red Wings are available at +1600 when it comes to them winning 4-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Red Wings

Canucks

1-0

Red Wings

+6000

Canucks

+6000

2-0

Red Wings

+5000

Canucks

+5500

2-1

Red Wings

+1500

Canucks

+1600

3-0

Red Wings

+3500

Canucks

+4000

3-1

Red Wings

+1900

Canucks

+2000

3-2

Red Wings

+850

Canucks

+900

4-0

Red Wings

+4000

Canucks

+5000

4-1

Red Wings

+1600

Canucks

+1800

4-2

Red Wings

+1500

Canucks

+1700

4-3

Red Wings

+950

Canucks

+1000

5-0

Red Wings

+7000

Canucks

+9000

5-1

Red Wings

+2500

Canucks

+3000

5-2

Red Wings

+1600

Canucks

+1800

5-3

Red Wings

+2000

Canucks

+2400

5-4

Red Wings

+1800

Canucks

+1900

6-0

Red Wings

+10000

Canucks

+12500

6-1

Red Wings

+5500

Canucks

+7000

6-2

Red Wings

+2900

Canucks

+3500

6-3

Red Wings

+2500

Canucks

+3000

6-4

Red Wings

+4000

Canucks

+4500

6-5

Red Wings

+4000

Canucks

+4500

7-1

Red Wings

+9000

Canucks

+11000

7-2

Red Wings

+7000

Canucks

+9000

7-3

Red Wings

+5000

Canucks

+6000

7-4

Red Wings

+5500

Canucks

+6600

7-5

Red Wings

+9000

Canucks

+10000

7-6

Red Wings

+10000

Canucks

+10000

8-2

Red Wings

+12000

Canucks

+14000

8-3

Red Wings

+12000

Canucks

+14000

8-4

Red Wings

+10000

Canucks

+12000

8-5

Red Wings

+12500

Canucks

+14000

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Detroit Red Wings vs Vancouver Canucks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 56% chance of securing victory, Detroit Red Wings are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -125. For those wanting to back Vancouver Canucks, you will find +104 about the underdogs.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s -105.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Red Wings

-125

Canucks

+104

3-Way Moneyline

Red Wings

+128

Tie

+320

Canucks

+170

Puck Line

Red Wings -1.5

+186

Canucks +1.5

-233

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-115

Over 6.5

-105

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player and goalie props with the top gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.7
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 31.5
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 3.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.9
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 18.9
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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