Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks, Picks and Prediction, Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Chicago Blackhawks face the Vancouver Canucks with both teams looking to improve on promising seasons. The Blackhawks are 5-5-3 and are in fifth place in the Central Division, while the Canucks are 7-7 and in the middle of the Pacific Division. Who will win this game? Check out our Blackhawks vs Canucks prediction!
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Chicago is led by a great defense
The Blackhawks are having a promising season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.00 goals per game. Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar have scored 11 goals and 16 assists to lead the top two lines, but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Andre Burokovsky, Teuvo Teravainen, and Ryan Donato have combined for 13 goals and 14 assists, while defensemen Artyom Levshunov and Alex Vlasic have added a goal and eight assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up, but the defense has carried them, allowing only 2.85 goals per game. Matt Grzelcyk and Wyatt Kaiser have combined for 1.9 defensive point shares, while Artyom Levshunov and Louis Crevier have combined for 1.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Spencer Knight has been great with a .913 save percentage and a 2.62 goals-against average on 275 shots with 4.4 goals saved above average.
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Canucks have struggled on offense
The Canucks are having a rocky season with their offense struggling and scoring only 2.71 goals per game. Conor Garland, Elias Pettersson, and Kiefer Sherwood have scored 15 goals and 15 assists, but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only two skaters have four goals or more, and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled, but the defense has also misplayed, allowing 3.21 goals per game. Marcus Pettersson and Filip Hronek have combined for 1.6 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. The bright spot has been the play of goaltender Thatcher Demko, who has stepped up with a .911 save percentage and a 2.57 goals-against average on 259 shots with 3.7 goals saved above average.
Blackhawks vs Canucks Pick
Money Line Pick For Blackhawks vs Canucks
- Canucks (-165) (4 units)
The Blackhawks are having a great season and look to pull off the upset, but the Canucks look to step up and take over this game from the first period. The Canucks look to build off a game where they scored five goals and create plenty of scoring chances with Elias Pettersson, Conor Garland, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Canucks should limit the Blackhawks' offense with Marcus Pettersson and Filip Hronek creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Thatcher Demko to make plenty of big saves. The Canucks should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Canucks money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Blackhawks vs Canucks
- Under 6 (5 Units)
Both teams are led by their defenses, and this game is sure to be a low-scoring one from the first period. The Blackhawks, who allow only 2.85 goals per game, should limit the Canucks offense with Wyatt Kaiser and Louis Crevier creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Spencer Knight to make plenty of big saves. The Canucks should eliminate the Blackhawks' offense, which has scored only three goals in their last two games, with Marcus Pettersson, Filip Hronek, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Thatcher Demko blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 6 goals.
The Blackhawks continue their west coast road trip as they head to Vancouver to face the Canucks.
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