Vancouver Canucks at Arizona Coyotes 10/25/18 - NHL Betting Picks & Odds
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Vancouver Canucks vs. Arizona Coyotes
NHL: 10:00 PM EST
Oct. 25, 2018
TV: SNP
The Canucks have been able to play decent hockey on the year so far and have a 5-4 record to show for it. However, the Canucks are a team that if they could just improve on the defensive side of the puck could really come up big and start to pick up even more wins on the year.
The reason the Canucks need to pick up on the defensive side of the puck is the team is giving up 3.2 goals a game. This is coming from the offense that is only able to score at a clip of 3 goals a game. One aspect of the defense that is doing really well for the Canucks is the penalty kill that is killing off 80.6% of the penalties.
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The Coyotes were able to pick up a win in the last game they played over the Blue Jackets. However, what was really impressive was the play in net for the Coyotes which could give the team some confidence going forward as the goalie for the Coyotes simply turned away each puck that was sent his way after the early score for the Blue Jackets. Then the offense came to life for the Coyotes as well, which was a true blessing.
The offense for the Coyotes has been an issue at times as the offense is only getting 1.8 goals a game. What is nice is the defense is playing outstanding hockey by giving up only 2.3 goals a game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Canucks are 10-29 in their last 39 vs. Pacific.
Coyotes are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Canucks last 6 overall.
Under is 8-1 in Coyotes last 9 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Arizona Coyotes
The Coyotes have shown flashes of a great offense and in the game against the Blue Jackets it really showed up. The Canucks offense has been decent as well, but the Canucks are facing one of the best defenses in the league here. Look for the Coyotes defense to deflect the puck from the Canucks shots quite a bit here as the Coyotes bring home a win. Final Score, Arizona Coyotes win 3-2.