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Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks Game Preview
The Anaheim Ducks finish a five-game road trip on Thursday, January 29, 2026, when they visit the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. Puck drop is set for 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Anaheim is 28-22-3 and sitting third in the Pacific, coming off a 7-4 loss in Edmonton that snapped a seven-game winning streak. Vancouver is 17-31-5 and spiraling, dropping 14 of the last 15, with the roster taking on water from injuries.
This is one of those spots where the better team is also the healthier team, even though Anaheim is missing key pieces too. The Ducks have been without their top two centers for stretches, and Troy Terry has been out, but they’ve gotten real production anyway. Vancouver’s problems are bigger. Thatcher Demko is out for the season, Brock Boeser is in concussion protocol, and Zeev Buium is expected to miss time. That’s tough to absorb even if you’re playing well. Vancouver isn’t.
The market is leaning Anaheim at a manageable road favorite price. The Ducks are -140 and the Canucks are +118, and the total is sitting at 6.5, which makes sense given how open Anaheim games have been lately and how many breakdowns Vancouver has had.
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Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should always monitor updated prices and shop numbers throughout the day using the latest NHL odds.
| Team | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks | -140 | Not provided | O 6.5 (-128) / U 6.5 (+106) |
| Vancouver Canucks | +118 | Not provided | O 6.5 (-128) / U 6.5 (+106) |
Anaheim Ducks Betting Form
Anaheim’s loss in Edmonton looks more like a schedule bump than a warning sign. Second game in two nights, heavy legs, and they still generated offense. Mikael Granlund had a hat trick, the Ducks put up 41 shots, and they scored three power-play goals. That’s not a team getting crushed. That’s a team that played in a track meet and didn’t get the saves or stops at the right time.
What’s impressed me about the Ducks lately is that they’ve found a way to score without their normal spine down the middle. Missing Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish is not small, but Granlund’s line with Alex Killorn and Beckett Sennecke has carried real weight, and Cutter Gauthier is producing consistently. From a betting angle, that’s why Anaheim has stayed playable even at short-road-favorite prices. They’re not relying on one line or one script.
For recent results and trends, the Anaheim Ducks stats and results page is the quick check. Availability matters here, so monitor the Anaheim Ducks injury report before puck drop.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Form
Vancouver is in the ugly part of a season where the results are bad and the details are slipping. They’ve lost 14 of 15, and the most recent game against San Jose sounded like a team that knew it was off from the first few shifts. When you’re playing like that, injuries don’t just hurt the lineup, they crush confidence, because every mistake feels heavier.
Demko being out for the season is a major betting piece because it removes the safety net. Vancouver can still get decent goaltending on certain nights, but the baseline changes when the starter is gone and the workload shifts. Add in Boeser in concussion protocol and a defense group missing key minutes, and it becomes hard to see a clean path to 60 minutes of competent hockey.
If you’re tracking home splits and recent form, the Vancouver Canucks schedule and stats page helps. And because the lineup is in flux, monitor the Vancouver Canucks injury report before betting this game.
Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks Matchup Breakdown
Anaheim’s edge here is pace control. The Ducks can play fast when they want to, but they can also grind out shifts and live in the offensive zone. Against a Canucks team that has struggled with retrievals and clean exits, that matters. If Anaheim is consistently getting pucks behind Vancouver’s defense and forcing long shifts, the game tilts toward the Ducks wearing them down instead of trading rushes.
Special teams also point Anaheim’s way. Vancouver can still generate on the power play, but the bigger question is whether they can stay disciplined and whether they can defend without taking penalties. Anaheim just scored three power-play goals in Edmonton. If the Ducks get similar looks here, Vancouver is going to have a hard time keeping the game in a one-goal range.
The total is the tricky part. Anaheim games have been high-event lately, and Vancouver’s structure has been shaky. That’s the recipe for an Over look, but 6.5 is not a bargain. If Anaheim gets an early lead, Vancouver may open up, which helps the Over. If Vancouver has one of those flat offensive nights, Anaheim can win comfortably without the total getting there. If you want a consistent way to think about these pace and injury-driven totals, the NHL betting guide is a useful reference.
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Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Anaheim moneyline at -140. The Ducks are the more functional team right now, even with injuries, and Vancouver’s situation is deeper than a normal slump. This feels like a spot where Anaheim can get to three or four goals just by playing its game and letting Vancouver make mistakes.
I also lean Over 6.5 at the listed price if you expect Vancouver to contribute at least something. Anaheim’s recent games have been open, and the Ducks have been generating shots and power-play chances at a high clip. The risk is that Vancouver’s offense is inconsistent, and if they don’t hold up their end, you can get a 4-1 type Anaheim win that feels easy but still lands Under. So for me, the side is stronger than the total.
If you want to get creative, Anaheim in regulation is the type of angle that sometimes offers better value in these mismatch form spots, but the regulation line wasn’t provided, so I’ll keep the bet simple and stick to the moneyline.
Best Bet: Anaheim Ducks moneyline (-140).
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