Penguins vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 21

The Vancouver Canucks (4-2) will attempt to continue a three-game win streak when they square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (4-2) on the road on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will bring home the win in Tuesday's hockey action.

Penguins vs. Canucks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Penguins 3, Canucks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-110)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

  • Pittsburgh is 1-1-0 (two points) in its two games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Penguins scored only one goal, they lost.
  • The Penguins have scored three or more goals in five games (4-1-0, eight points).
  • In the one game when Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, Pittsburgh is 1-1-0 (two points).
  • The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 3-1-0 to register six points.

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have a 4-2 record this season and are 1-0-1 in matchups that have required overtime.
  • Vancouver has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
  • This season the Canucks recorded only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • Vancouver has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
  • So far this season, the Canucks have scored more than two goals three times and won each of those games.
  • Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in two games this season and won both times.
  • Vancouver is undefeated (1-0-0, two points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned six points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Penguins Rank Penguins AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
14th 3 Goals Scored 3.17 11th
8th 2.5 Goals Allowed 2.83 12th
25th 25.8 Shots 25.3 27th
19th 29.5 Shots Allowed 30.8 26th
14th 21.43% Power Play % 20% 15th
17th 78.95% Penalty Kill % 78.26% 18th

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