Vancouver Canucks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/11/2024]

The Pittsburgh Penguins will square off with the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Thursday's Canucks vs. Penguins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Canucks vs. Penguins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Canucks and Penguins 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Penguins a 53% chance of beating the Canucks.

According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going under.

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Canucks vs. Penguins Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Canucks	Penguins
Puck Line	+1.5 (-210)	-1.5 (+180)
Moneyline	+110	-126
Total	o6.5 (-118)	u6.5 (+104)

• The Penguins are currently -1.5 favorites against the Canucks, with +180 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Canucks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -210.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -126. That means you can risk $126 to win $100 for a total payout of $226 if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canucks at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at +104.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Canucks vs. Penguins Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canucks +1.5	-210
Moneyline	Canucks	+110
Total	Under 6.5	+104

While the Penguins are more likely to win the game, betting on the Canucks moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Dimers' best NHL bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Canucks vs. Penguins Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Penguins?

According to our model, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is most likely to score the first goal in Canucks vs. Penguins.

Our projections give Guentzel a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star is a 36.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Vancouver Canucks

Player	First Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	6.7%
Brock Boeser	5.0%
J.T. Miller	4.9%
Andrei Kuzmenko	4.9%
Ilya Mikheyev	3.8%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	7.4%
Sidney Crosby	6.8%
Rickard Rakell	5.8%
Evgeni Malkin	5.1%
Bryan Rust	4.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Vancouver Canucks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	34.3%
Andrei Kuzmenko	27.4%
Brock Boeser	27.0%
J.T. Miller	26.7%
Ilya Mikheyev	21.3%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	36.3%
Sidney Crosby	34.7%
Rickard Rakell	28.5%
Evgeni Malkin	26.1%
Bryan Rust	21.9%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Canucks vs. Penguins on Thursday January 11, 2024.

Canucks vs. Penguins Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Penguins and Canucks at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Date: Thursday January 11, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Thursday's Canucks vs. Penguins clash, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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