Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Apr 2025

Knights to Outscore Canucks

The prediction is that the Golden Knights will come out on top against the Canucks, with odds of -112 currently available on the Moneyline. That looks a price worth taking on this value pick.

Knights Are 7 From 10 on the H2H

Vegas Golden Knights have suffered a defeat in back-to-back road games including a recent 5-4 (SO) loss. This occurred at Scotiabank Saddledome against Calgary Flames. Pavel Dorofeyev found the net along with three other players.

Vancouver Canucks were winners last time out. It was a 2-1 (OT) home victory against San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena. Jake DeBrusk and Linus Karlsson scored one goal each. Goalie Nikita Tolopilo made a total of 15 saves (.938).

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Knights who came out on top when they last played the Canucks. At Rogers Arena, a 3-2 win was recorded. It’s been three victories on the bounce for the Knights when playing the Canucks. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Akira Schmid (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-1-0	2.7	.896	0
23/24	5-9-0	3.15	.895	0

Kevin Lankinen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-3-0	3.8	.873	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 15.8% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 2.5 goals from 23.7 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

Reilly Smith is the top points scorer with 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, with William Karlsson racking up 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Adin Hill have a 2.41 goal against average with a .891 save percentage.

The Canucks have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 27.0 shots on goal, with a 21.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

The top points scorer is Kiefer Sherwood with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Pius Suter is next best after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Thatcher Demko have a 3.03 GAA with a .886 SV%.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

There are many reasons to support the pick that Vegas Golden Knights will win this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get an attractive -112.

The hockey predictions are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest player and goalie stats which can provide a barometer for how the NHL action might play out.

Key Golden Knights vs Canucks stats:

• Golden Knights have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Golden Knights have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Canucks have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Canucks have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Canucks have lost their last 3 games against Golden Knights.

Knights Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you’re looking for a wager at bigger odds, then Vegas are an option on the Puck Line. The sportsbooks have a series of betting lines that you can back them to cover.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Pavel Dorofeyev Over 2.5 Shots -130

Pavel Dorofeyev (Golden Knights) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -130 that he goes over the line.

Latest Pavel Dorofeyev Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+210

First

+1100

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 5 - 2 Canucks

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Golden Knights to win 5-2. The odds of +1700 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Canucks

1-0

Knights

+4500

Canucks

+4500

2-0

Knights

+4000

Canucks

+4000

2-1

Knights

+1200

Canucks

+1200

3-0

Knights

+2800

Canucks

+2800

3-1

Knights

+1700

Canucks

+1700

3-2

Knights

+800

Canucks

+800

4-0

Knights

+3500

Canucks

+3500

4-1

Knights

+1400

Canucks

+1500

4-2

Knights

+1500

Canucks

+1600

4-3

Knights

+1100

Canucks

+1100

5-0

Knights

+6600

Canucks

+7000

5-1

Knights

+2400

Canucks

+2500

5-2

Knights

+1700

Canucks

+1800

5-3

Knights

+2500

Canucks

+2500

5-4

Knights

+2400

Canucks

+2400

6-0

Knights

+10000

Canucks

+11000

6-1

Knights

+6000

Canucks

+6600

6-2

Knights

+3300

Canucks

+3500

6-3

Knights

+3300

Canucks

+3500

6-4

Knights

+5500

Canucks

+6000

6-5

Knights

+6000

Canucks

+6000

7-1

Knights

+10000

Canucks

+11000

7-2

Knights

+9000

Canucks

+9000

7-3

Knights

+6600

Canucks

+7000

7-4

Knights

+7500

Canucks

+8000

7-5

Knights

+12500

Canucks

+13000

7-6

Knights

+14000

Canucks

+14000

8-4

Knights

+13000

Canucks

+14000

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest

Vancouver Canucks are on offer at -115 on the Moneyline if you want to back this team, with Vegas Golden Knights available at -105. The sportsbooks award a 51% probability that the road team will be settled as a winning bet.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. NHL bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -110.

You can bet on the Canucks as the first team to score and they are -120 favorites. The alternative is to back the Knights at -120.

The betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League encounter. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Knights

-105

Canucks

-115

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+160

Tie

+300

Canucks

+135

Puck Line

Knights +1.5

-270

Canucks -1.5

+220

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-110

Over 5.5

-110

Jack Eichel Favorite to Be First Goalscorer

Favorite Jack Eichel is available at +900 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Jack Eichel (Knights)

First

+160

Anytime

+900

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+170

Anytime

+900

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

First

+180

Anytime

+950

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+210

Anytime

+1100

Mark Stone (Knights)

First

+220

Anytime

+1150

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

First

+240

Anytime

+1200

Conor Garland (Canucks)

First

+270

Anytime

+1300

Pius Suter (Canucks)

First

+270

Anytime

+1300

Nils Hoglander (Canucks)

First

+300

Anytime

+1500

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

First

+335

Anytime

+1600

William Karlsson (Knights)

First

+335

Anytime

+1600

Reilly Smith (Knights)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Brandon Saad (Knights)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Victor Olofsson (Knights)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Kiefer Sherwood (Canucks)

First

+370

Anytime

+1700

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+390

Anytime

+1800

Quinn Hughes (Canucks)

First

+400

Anytime

+1800

Dakota Joshua (Canucks)

First

+400

Anytime

+1800

Brett Howden (Knights)

First

+420

Anytime

+1900

Tanner Pearson (Knights)

First

+420

Anytime

+1900

Nicolas Roy (Knights)

First

+460

Anytime

+2000

Max Sasson (Canucks)

First

+475

Anytime

+2000

Aatu Raty (Canucks)

First

+475

Anytime

+2000

Drew O'Connor (Canucks)

First

+510

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

Quinn Hughes (Canucks)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

Brock Boeser (Canucks)

Over 1.5

-169

Under 1.5

+130

Jake DeBrusk (Canucks)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

+120

Conor Garland (Canucks)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

William Karlsson (Knights)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 2.40 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 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.1
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 31.4
• Hits: 14.7
• Giveaways: 17.3
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 16.2
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 16.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 25.9
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 25.2
• Hits: 27.6
• Giveaways: 12.9
• Takeaways: 3.7

Team News

Vegas Golden Knights Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
9	Jack Eichel	76	20.52	27	66	93	30
61	Mark Stone	66	19.25	19	48	67	22
48	Tomas Hertl	73	17.12	32	29	61	-3

27	Shea Theodore	66	22	7	48	55	16
16	Pavel Dorofeyev	81	16.47	34	17	51	0
49	Ivan Barbashev	70	16.8	23	28	51	26
19	Reilly Smith	78	15.47	13	27	40	8
15	Noah Hanifin	80	21.55	10	29	39	8
21	Brett Howden	79	14.81	23	16	39	15
7	Alex Pietrangelo	70	22.4	4	29	33	12
10	Nicolas Roy	70	15.17	15	16	31	-3
55	Keegan Kolesar	81	13.2	12	18	30	4
	Brandon Saad	72	14.82	13	17	30	-8
71	William Karlsson	52	17.04	9	19	28	15
70	Tanner Pearson	77	11.79	12	15	27	4
95	Victor Olofsson	55	14.51	14	13	27	15
3	Brayden McNabb	81	20.15	5	15	20	40
2	Zach Whitecloud	74	17.51	4	9	13	7
14	Nicolas Hague	67	16.96	5	7	12	-1
26	Alexander Holtz	52	11.56	4	8	12	-3
6	Kaedan Korczak	39	15.03	0	10	10	13
22	Cole Schwindt	41	9.23	0	7	7	2
28	Tanner Laczynski	8	8.6	1	0	1	-1
68	Callahan Burke	7	10.84	1	0	1	2
47	Grigori Denisenko	1	8.5	0	0	0	0
18	Robert Haegg	2	11.15	0	0	0	0
46	Jonas Roendbjerg	12	9.35	0	0	0	-3
19	Brendan Brisson	9	9.87	0	0	0	-3
62	Raphael Lavoie	9	10.08	0	0	0	-4
17	Ben Hutton	10	12.86	0	0	0	-1
11	Mason Morelli	1	7.5	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
35	Ilya Samsonov	29	2.82	0.891
40	Akira Schmid	4	1.35	0.945
33	Adin Hill	51	2.48	0.906

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Vancouver Canucks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
43	Quinn Hughes	67	25.74	16	60	76	3
6	Brock Boeser	74	18.19	25	25	50	-24
8	Conor Garland	80	18.7	19	30	49	-12

74	Jake DeBrusk	81	16.69	28	20	48	-14
24	Pius Suter	80	17.34	24	21	45	3
40	Elias Pettersson	64	18.66	15	30	45	-10
44	Kiefer Sherwood	77	14.84	19	21	40	1
17	Filip Hronek	60	23.9	5	28	33	2
	Marcus Pettersson	77	21.7	4	25	29	7
	Filip Chytil	56	14.97	13	13	26	-7
53	Teddy Blugers	81	14.31	8	18	26	-7
	Drew O'Connor	83	14.44	10	15	25	-15
57	Tyler Myers	71	20.79	6	18	24	2
21	Nils Hoeglander	71	12.1	8	16	24	5
81	Dakota Joshua	56	12.94	7	7	14	-12
27	Derek Forbort	54	17.1	2	9	11	-8
54	Aatu Raety	32	10.56	7	4	11	0
90	Vittorio Mancini	30	15.17	2	6	8	-7
26	Erik Brannstroem	28	14.94	3	5	8	-4
63	Max Sasson	28	10.24	3	4	7	2
23	Jonathan Lekkerimaeki	24	12.5	3	3	6	-6
94	Linus Karlsson	22	10.95	3	3	6	5
34	Phillip Di Giuseppe	20	11.57	1	5	6	-2
88	Nils Aaman	19	10.48	1	5	6	-2
26	Elias Pettersson	27	12.74	1	2	3	-4
13	Arshdeep Bains	13	10.51	1	0	1	-5
55	Guillaume Brisebois	3	15.8	0	0	0	0
39	Ty Mueller	2	10.3	0	0	0	0
51	Mark Friedman	5	14.06	0	0	0	-4
47	Noah Juulsen	35	16.29	0	0	0	-12
59	Kirill Kudryavtsev	1	13.6	0	0	0	1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
32	Kevin Lankinen	50	2.64	0.901
60	Nikita Tolopilo	1	0.93	0.938
31	Arturs Silovs	10	3.65	0.861
35	Thatcher Demko	23	2.9	0.889

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups