Blackhawks vs Canucks Odds, Picks and Predictions for Saturday's NHL Matchup
The Chicago Blackhawks (20-37-9) face the Vancouver Canucks (30-24-11) at Rogers Arena on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET. The Canucks enter as -292 home favorites with an over/under of 5.5 goals.
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Vancouver has dominated this matchup recently, winning nine straight against Chicago with eight victories by multiple goals. The Canucks' success has been driven by Quinn Hughes (61 points in 65 games) and supported by Elias Pettersson (39 points in 49 games) and Brock Boeser (38 points).
The Canucks hold significant advantages, including:
- 6th-best penalty kill (82.1%)
- Won 4 of last 5 games
- Coming off crucial 4-3 shootout win vs Calgary
Chicago struggles with:
- Three-game losing streak
- Lost 9 of last 10 road games
- 29th-ranked defense (3.47 goals against per game)
Best Bets:
- Canucks -1.5 puck line (-105)
- Connor Bedard Over 2.5 Shots (+115)
- Brock Boeser Anytime Goalscorer (+195)
Expected Goalies:
- Vancouver: Arturs Silovs (1-6-1, 3.85 GAA, .859 SV%)
- Chicago: Arvid Soderblom (8-15-7, 3.20 GAA, .905 SV%)
The Canucks' superior form and historical dominance in this matchup make them the clear choice to cover the puck line, especially with their playoff positioning at stake.