Panthers vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - December 12

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The Florida Panthers (18-9-2) go on the road to play the Vancouver Canucks (14-8-5) at Rogers Arena on Thursday, December 12 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Panthers have won three straight games.

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Here's our pick for who will capture the win in Thursday's matchup.

In the past 10 games, the Canucks have recorded a 5-3-2 record after putting up 34 total goals (eight power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 25.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 31 goals in those games.

Panthers vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final score of Canucks 4, Panthers 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+150)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

  • The Panthers are 3-2-5 in overtime contests on their way to an 18-9-2 overall record.
  • Florida has eight points (3-0-2) in the five games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the six games this season the Panthers scored only one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
  • Florida finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
  • The Panthers have scored at least three goals 20 times, and are 17-2-1 in those games (to register 35 points).
  • In the 11 games when Florida has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 6-3-2 to record 14 points.
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 9-4-1 (19 points).
  • The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 6-4-1 to record 13 points.

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have a 3-5-8 record in overtime contests this season and a 14-8-5 overall record.
  • Vancouver has earned 16 points (6-2-4) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Canucks recorded only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • Vancouver has earned four points (1-2-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Canucks have scored more than two goals 20 times, earning 29 points from those matchups (13-4-3).
  • This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 8-3-2 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 8-2-1 (17 points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 6-6-3 to register 15 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Panthers Rank Panthers AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
5th 3.66 Goals Scored 3.26 11th
22nd 3.17 Goals Allowed 3.19 25th
4th 30.7 Shots 26.7 28th
6th 27 Shots Allowed 28.4 14th
5th 27.37% Power Play % 23.46% 10th
9th 81.82% Penalty Kill % 79.27% 18th

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