Coyotes at Canucks 2/21/19 - NHL Hockey O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Arizona Coyotes vs. Vancouver Canucks
NHL: 10:05 PM ET
Feb. 21, 2019
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : Vancouver -145 O/U 5.5
This game is likely to play out like a playoff hockey game. Why? Because both of these teams are alive in the Western Conference post-season race for a Wild Card spot. The Vancouver Canucks host the Arizona Coyotes Wednesday night with plenty on the line.
The Arizona Coyotes have taken 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams and also come into this match-up as the hotter team. That's because the Arizona Coyotes have won 4 of their last 6 games overall.
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The Vancouver Canucks have been trending the other direction in comparison with the Arizona Coyotes. That's because the Vancouver Canucks have lost 7 of their past 9 games. However, with this game likely to be a fierce, tightly played battle the best value will likely prove to be the total and the expectation of a lower-scoring game.
The Arizona Coyotes have allowed 2 or less goals in 4 of their last 6 games. The Vancouver Canucks have allowed an average of 2.3 goals per game in their last 3 games overall.
Recent Betting Trends:
Arizona is 26-51 after a division game
Coyotes O/U is 9-14 when playing against a team with a losing record
Arizona is 24-16 when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season
Vancouver is 23-51 after a division game
Canucks O/U is 5-10 this season revenging a home loss versus opponent
Vancouver is 28-49 vs. division opponents
Free Betting Pick: UNDER 5.5 in Vancouver
The Vancouver Canucks have killed off 17 of their opponents last 18 power play opportunities. The Vancouver Canucks power play has converted just 2 of its last 27 opportunities. The Arizona Coyotes have killed off 16 of their opponents last 17 power play opportunities. The Arizona Coyotes power play on a 3 for 31 run in road games.
With consideration to all of the above factors, goals are likely to be few and far between in this one and the best (value) is to take the UNDER based on a projected final score of Vancouver Canucks 2, Arizona Coyotes 1