Florida Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Panthers vs Canucks

The Florida Panthers clash with the Vancouver Canucks at Delta Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Tuesday, March 17.

The -128 looks too good to miss for our prediction. The Panthers and the Canucks should be able to deliver on Over 5.5 to secure a return on investment.

Florida Panthers were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 6-2 loss against Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Eetu Luostarinen and Vinnie Hinostroza scored one goal apiece.

Vancouver Canucks lost their last game, being beaten at home to Seattle Kraken 5-2 at Delta Center. Evander Kane and Marco Rossi scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Panthers beat the Canucks in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 8-5 scoreline at Amerant Bank Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Panthers victories.

Starting Goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	24-19-1	3	.878	3
23/24	36-17-3	2.37	.915	6

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 and 6 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 27.9 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Panthers have been giving up 3.5 goals from 29.7 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.4%.

Matthew Tkachuk is the top points scorer with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, with Sam Bennett racking up 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 2.30 goal against average with a .920 save percentage.

The Canucks have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 23.2 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.1 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

The top points scorer is Brock Boeser with 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, while Marco Rossi is next best after registering 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Nikita Tolopilo have a 3.79 GAA with a .860 SV%.

Florida Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Florida Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The odds of -128 look really attractive when it comes to back overs on the total line. We’re expecting the scoring to tick over in this NHL game.

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Key Panthers vs Canucks stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Panthers games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Panthers games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Canucks games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Canucks games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Canucks games.

Over 5.5 Probability

If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 56.2% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Panthers 4 - 2 Canucks

The Panthers can be backed at +1400 to triumph by a 4-2 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Panthers

Canucks

1-0

Panthers

+5000

Canucks

+5000

2-0

Panthers

+4500

Canucks

+5000

2-1

Panthers

+1300

Canucks

+1500

3-0

Panthers

+2800

Canucks

+3500

3-1

Panthers

+1700

Canucks

+2000

3-2

Panthers

+800

Canucks

+900

4-0

Panthers

+3400

Canucks

+4500

4-1

Panthers

+1400

Canucks

+1800

4-2

Panthers

+1400

Canucks

+1700

4-3

Panthers

+1000

Canucks

+1100

5-0

Panthers

+6000

Canucks

+9000

5-1

Panthers

+2200

Canucks

+3300

5-2

Panthers

+1500

Canucks

+2000

5-3

Panthers

+2200

Canucks

+2500

5-4

Panthers

+2000

Canucks

+2200

6-0

Panthers

+9000

Canucks

+13000

6-1

Panthers

+5000

Canucks

+7500

6-2

Panthers

+2800

Canucks

+4000

6-3

Panthers

+2800

Canucks

+3500

6-4

Panthers

+4500

Canucks

+5500

6-5

Panthers

+5000

Canucks

+5500

7-1

Panthers

+8000

Canucks

+12500

7-2

Panthers

+7000

Canucks

+10000

7-3

Panthers

+5500

Canucks

+7000

7-4

Panthers

+6600

Canucks

+7500

7-5

Panthers

+10000

Canucks

+12000

7-6

Panthers

+12000

Canucks

+12500

8-4

Panthers

+11000

Canucks

+14000

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Florida Panthers 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.

Florida Panthers have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 60% probability due to their -152 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +126 about Vancouver Canucks.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -128.

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Moneyline

Panthers

-152

Canucks

+126

3-Way Moneyline

Panthers

+115

Tie

+320

Canucks

+185

Puck Line

Panthers -1.5

+164

Canucks +1.5

-204

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida Panthers Stats

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

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

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 13.4
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 24
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 16.4
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 23.3
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 3.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 23.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 8.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 18
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 11
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 5.2

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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