Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks are one of the seven Canadian teams competing in the NHL and are part of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. The Nucks, as they are commonly known, were founded in 1945 but only joined the NHL in 1970 as an expansion team.

Vancouver has had a fair share of successful seasons for the last half a century but could never quite make it to the top. They are one of the 11 active franchises never to lift the Stanley Cup trophy and the only team to reach the Stanley Cup finals three times (1982, 1994, and 2011) without winning. The Nucks were division champions ten times and won the Presidents’ Trophy twice.

Still, betting on the Vancouver Canucks is always a thrilling experience. You can bet whether the team will win or lose their next game, guess how many goals will be scored, wager on players’ individual performances, and even make long-term bets, like predicting if the Nucks will make the playoffs or finally bring home the Stanley Cup.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Odds — Types of Bets

Whether they’re playing home or away, in a regular season or playoff game, you can bet on the Vancouver Canucks in various ways. Every game may include dozens of markets, and below are descriptions of some of the more popular ones.

Moneyline

Will the Canucks win or lose? This is the only thing that matters in the moneyline market; not the number of goals, winning margin, or if the game will go to overtime.

Let’s say that the Vancouver Canucks are playing the Calgary Flames. The Nucks are listed as +105 underdogs, meaning a $100 bet on them will land you a $105 profit. Meanwhile, the Flames are -125 favourites, so to profit $100 from their win, you must wager $125.

Some sportsbooks also offer a 60-minute moneyline, which accounts only for what happens after the first three periods. Since teams can be tied after 60 minutes, this is a three-way market.

Puck Line

The puck line is where the winning margin comes into play. It’s usually 1.5, representing the number of goals given to the underdog and subtracted from the favourite’s total.

For example, since the Canucks are considered underdogs against the Flames, the sportsbook will give them +1.5 goals in the puck line market. To win a puck line bet on the Nucks, the team must win outright or lose by only one goal. This shaves Vancouver’s odds down to -245, so you now need to stake $245 to win $100. Alternatively, the Flames are stripped -1.5 goals, meaning they must win by two or more goals, which bumps their odds to +205.

Totals (Over/Under)

The totals bet challenges you to guess how many goals will be scored in an NHL contest. You don’t need to predict the exact score or number of total goals (although there are markets for that as well), but merely decide if the total will be over or under a given line.

If the line is 6.5, the “over” bet wins if the game features seven or more goals, while six or fewer goals mean the “under” bet is the winner. In some cases, the line can be a whole number, and if the total number of goals matches that exact number, the bet will be a push, and your stake will be returned to you.

Futures

Futures bets in the NHL relate to guessing the various outcomes of the regular season and the playoffs. Vancouver Canucks futures markets can be anything from betting on the team to win the Stanley Cup to guessing whether they’ll reach the playoffs.

Some other futures bets you may run into include conference winner, division winner, win total over/under, winning conference, and regular season awards like Calder Memorial Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, Jack Adams Award, James Norris Memorial Trophy, and Vezina Trophy. The futures markets are usually unavailable while the games are running.

Vancouver Canucks Props

You can bet on various segments of a Canucks game through the props markets. These bets can include things like the team scoring first, will the team scoring first win the game, goalscorers, race to a number of goals, time of the first goal, period betting, and more.

Live Betting

If a Canucks game is already underway, you will find it in the live betting section of your betting site or app and bet as the situation on the ice develops. Of course, the odds are affected by the current score and time left. So, if the Canucks lead by two goals heading into the last period, they will be heavily favoured to win.

Live betting allows you to profit from short-term predictions, like guessing which team will score the next goal or who will win the current period.

Parlays

You can combine your bet on a Vancouver Canucks game with a range of other bets and create a parlay for a chance at a higher win. However, note that all of your selections on a parlay must win for you to bank in.

Who Has the Best Odds on the Vancouver Canucks?

There can be slight differences between sportsbooks in terms of odds. One betting site might have the Canucks moneyline at +110, while the other puts the price at +115. To maximize your profit potential, you should invest time into odds shopping, which involves browsing between betting apps to find the best possible odds for a given Vancouver Canucks betting market.

Vancouver Canucks History

Professional hockey in Vancouver can be traced back to 1911 and the establishment of the Vancouver Millionaires. The team won the 1915 Stanley Cup but folded a decade later. The city hosted a few minor league teams from 1926 onward, most notably the Vancouver Canucks, founded in 1945.

The Canucks initially competed in the Pacific Coast Hockey League and the Western Hockey League before filing an NHL application and being accepted in 1970. The team struggled in its early years but won its first division championship in 1975. The Canucks posted a 38–10–32 winning record, relying on the saves of the legendary goalie Gary “Suitcase” Smith.

The team’s first Stanley Cup campaign came in 1982, led by Stan Smyl, but they were unable to complete their Cinderella run, getting swept by the New York Islanders. This was followed by a five-year decline, after which the Canucks bounced back, marking the beginning of the Pat Quinn era. The late 80s and the early 90s was a period when the team was very consistent, claiming back-to-back division titles and reaching another Stanley Cup Final in 1994. This time, the Nucks lost to the New York Rangers in a tight 7-game series.

The rest of the decade and the beginning of the new millennium resulted in mediocre seasons and no major playoff success.

The hiring of Mike Gillis in 2008 shifted the tide, and Vancouver started being competitive again. During this era, the Canucks were continually at the top of their conference, making another Stanley Cup run in 2011. Despite leading the finals series 2–0 and 3–2, the Canucks lost in seven games to the Boston Bruins.

How to Find Vancouver Canucks Betting Odds and Place a Bet

Here’s how to place your first bet on the Vancouver Canucks:

1. Pick a safe and licensed Canadian betting site that features NHL markets.
2. Register and verify your account.
3. Create a bankroll by completing a deposit.
4. Although optional, grabbing the sportsbook’s welcome offer is always a good idea.
5. Find hockey and NHL from the list of sports and competitions and try to find the next Vancouver Canucks game.
6. Browse the available bets and click/tap on the odds to add them to a betting slip.
7. Input the stake, review your bet, and submit it. In case you win, the money will automatically appear in your account.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Odds FAQ

How much money can I win betting on the Vancouver Canucks?

The money you stand to win in case your bet is successful depends on the given odds and your stake. For instance, if you place $50 on odds of -125, your profit will be $40. If the odds are a bit longer, like +250, that same $50 can land you a $125 profit.

Are there any bonuses I can use when betting on the Canucks?

Yes, online sportsbooks constantly offer bonuses to new and existing bettors. These can be free bets, deposit match bonuses, cashbacks, or others. Check the promo page of your sportsbook to see how to participate in these promotions.

How can I bet on the Vancouver Canucks to win the Stanley Cup?

Create an account or log in to your betting site. Navigate to the NHL and find a tab or section with all the futures markets. Find the outright winner market, and select the Vancouver Canucks. The final step is filling out the betting slip with your stake and submitting the wager.