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Anaheim’s home surge continues. The Ducks own an 8-2-0 record at Honda Center and have won three of four entering Wednesday’s meeting with Vancouver. Their pace, depth scoring and confidence in rookies shape their form. Beckett Sennecke drives part of that push. He has grown quickly under Joel Quenneville. His patience and recognition allow Anaheim to build plays through layers. His point streak reached four games in the win over Vegas.
The Ducks erased two deficits in that 4-3 overtime win. They extended pressure in shifts, activated their defense and produced balanced scoring. Lukas Dostal posted 29 saves and moved to 11-5-1.
Vancouver enters the matchup needing traction. The Canucks sit 9-12-2 and ride a three-game slide. They dropped a 5-2 result to Calgary. Their structure broke down around the crease, and their road trip starts with concerns in net. Kevin Lankinen did not travel due to personal reasons. Thatcher Demko moves closer to a return but remains uncertain for Wednesday.
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Line Movement and Odds
Ducks -158, Canucks +133
Total: 6.5 (over -118, under +102)
Anaheim took early money due to its home record and Vancouver’s lineup gaps.
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Matchup Breakdown
Vancouver overview
Vancouver’s issues start in their defensive zone. They allowed 5 goals to Calgary and continue searching for consistency. Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek scored in that loss. Their transition flashes remain strong, but breakdowns in neutral-zone support create high-danger looks against.
The Canucks still show upside through special teams. They rank 4th in power-play goals with 18. Their block rate sits third in the league. Elias Pettersson holds 20 points. Kiefer Sherwood leads with 12 goals. Their challenge is sustaining pressure across full shifts while managing injuries at center and defense.
Vancouver needs a tight structure in front of its crease. Their gap control and recovery routes determine their competitiveness.
Anaheim overview
Anaheim continues building identity around balanced pressure and young skill. Their 4-3 OT win over Vegas featured three multi-point performers. Jackson LaCombe, Cutter Gauthier and Troy Terry each scored and assisted. That depth allows Anaheim to extend offensive zone time and create mismatches.
The Ducks rank near the top of the league in goals and assists. Their system emphasizes quick exits and layered entries. Sennecke has become a key driver, reaching seven goals and nine assists in 22 games. His growth gives Anaheim another creator behind their top line.
Dostal remains a stabilizing force in goal. His footwork and control help reset structure during long shifts. Anaheim’s ability to maintain pace at home complements their strong conference record.
Injuries
Canucks
- Teddy Blueger — Out, undisclosed
- Guillaume Brisebois — Out, lower body
- Filip Chytil — Out, upper body
- Thatcher Demko — Out, groin
- Derek Forbort — Out, undisclosed
- Nils Hoglander — Out, lower body
- Kevin Lankinen — Out, personal
- Jett Woo — Out, upper body
Full roster outlook on the Vancouver Canucks page
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Ducks
- Mikael Granlund — Questionable, lower body
- Ryan Poehling — Questionable, upper body
Team overview available on the Anaheim Ducks page
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Betting Trends
- Canucks 8-2 to the over in their last 10
- Canucks 0-3 SU in last three
- Canucks 1-9 ATS in last 10
- Ducks undefeated as favorites this season
- Ducks 6-4 SU in last 10
- Ducks 8-5 ATS as underdogs
Best Bets and Prediction
Anaheim holds edges in depth, form and goaltending. Vancouver enters the game with instability in net and struggles in defensive layers. The Ducks’ pace and home efficiency remain deciding factors. Their young core continues producing in key moments.
Projected score: Ducks 4, Canucks 3
Best Bet: Ducks -158
Total Lean: Over 6.5
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