Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Blackhawks

The Vancouver Canucks lock horns with the Chicago Blackhawks in this NHL matchup at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Friday, October 17. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

There’s a strong case that the Canucks triumph in regulation time and that means betting them on the 3-Way Moneyline. You can get a value +107 that the road team prove too strong for the Blackhawks.

Vancouver Canucks triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Dallas Stars were beaten 5-3 at American Airlines Center. Quinn Hughes was on target along with four of his teammates.

Chicago Blackhawks won last time out by a 8-3 scoreline. On the road against St Louis Blues at Enterprise Center, they made it back-to-back wins. Connor Bedard recorded 3 points, all of them were assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Canucks who came out on top when they last played the Hawks. At Delta Center, a 6-2 win was recorded. It’s been a succession of Canucks wins in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Kevin Lankinen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-26-5	3.7	.876	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-24-11	2.8	.904	3

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 24.7 shots on goal, with a 16.1% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have been giving up 2.9 goals from 29.7 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.6%.

Conor Garland is the top points scorer with 8 points, 1 goal and 7 assists, with Kiefer Sherwood recording 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Kevin Lankinen have a 2.57 goal against average with a .923 save percentage.

The Hawks have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 22.8 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 30.6 shots, averaging 4.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.4%.

The top points scorer is Connor Bedard with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, while Frank Nazar is next in line after registering 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 3.13 GAA with a .902 SV%.

Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We can’t resist going for Vancouver Canucks on the 60-minute line, with our pick made with confidence and there is +107 available that they win this NHL encounter in regulation time.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our hockey predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NHL action.

Key Canucks vs Blackhawks stats:

• Canucks have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Blackhawks have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Blackhawks have lost 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• Blackhawks have lost their last 10 games against Canucks.

Canucks 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 48.3% chance of our pick landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Connor Bedard Under 2.5 Shots -154

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks) has fallen short of the 2.5 shots on goal total in 5 of the past 5 games. We can use these statistics to our advantage, with odds of -154 that he fails to cover the Shots on Goal line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 3 - 1 Blackhawks

Our prediction for the correct score is the Canucks to land a 3-1 victory and this is available at +1700. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canucks

Blackhawks

1-0

Canucks

+5500

Blackhawks

+5500

2-0

Canucks

+4500

Blackhawks

+5000

2-1

Canucks

+1500

Blackhawks

+1500

3-0

Canucks

+2900

Blackhawks

+3500

3-1

Canucks

+1700

Blackhawks

+2000

3-2

Canucks

+850

Blackhawks

+900

4-0

Canucks

+3500

Blackhawks

+4500

4-1

Canucks

+1400

Blackhawks

+1800

4-2

Canucks

+1400

Blackhawks

+1700

4-3

Canucks

+1000

Blackhawks

+1100

5-0

Canucks

+6000

Blackhawks

+9000

5-1

Canucks

+2200

Blackhawks

+3000

5-2

Canucks

+1500

Blackhawks

+1900

5-3

Canucks

+2200

Blackhawks

+2500

5-4

Canucks

+2000

Blackhawks

+2200

6-0

Canucks

+9000

Blackhawks

+13000

6-1

Canucks

+5000

Blackhawks

+7500

6-2

Canucks

+2800

Blackhawks

+4000

6-3

Canucks

+2500

Blackhawks

+3400

6-4

Canucks

+4500

Blackhawks

+5000

6-5

Canucks

+5000

Blackhawks

+5000

7-1

Canucks

+8000

Blackhawks

+12000

7-2

Canucks

+7000

Blackhawks

+10000

7-3

Canucks

+5000

Blackhawks

+7000

7-4

Canucks

+6000

Blackhawks

+7500

7-5

Canucks

+10000

Blackhawks

+11000

7-6

Canucks

+11000

Blackhawks

+12000

8-4

Canucks

+11000

Blackhawks

+13000

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Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks 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 the sportsbooks giving them a 58% probability of winning this game, Vancouver Canucks might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -137 Moneyline betting odds. Chicago Blackhawks are the underdogs at +114 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -143.

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Moneyline

Canucks

-137

Blackhawks

+114

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+117

Tie

+325

Blackhawks

+180

Puck Line

Canucks -1.5

+176

Blackhawks +1.5

-222

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+116

Over 5.5

-143

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Goals they might score or the number of Assists or Points they might have.

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

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Vancouver Canucks Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 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 4 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 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 1.70 pts and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 10.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 17.3
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 18.7
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 22.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5
• Blocks: 10.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25.1
• Hits: 13.9
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 8.9
• Faceoff Wins : 23.8
• Hits: 16.4
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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