Will the Panthers build on their home record?
The Panthers have played an impressive season so far and, as leaders of the Eastern Conference, are among this year’s title favourites. The status is certainly justified, after all, the Florida Panthers have even won against the elite in their own conference in recent weeks. During the week, Florida will now be aiming for the next win.
The Panthers have a home game against the Canucks from Vancouver on Tuesday night (CET). The visitors played a mixed first half of the season and only ignited late. In the meantime, however, Vancouver has become one of the most in-form teams in the NHL. Nevertheless, the Florida Panthers vs. Vancouver Canucks are favoured according to the odds. We think a tip on this is obvious.
Florida Panthers – Statistics & current form
As the strongest NHL team in the Eastern Conference, the Panthers are currently brimming with confidence. So far, the officials at the Florida franchise can’t complain about the way the season has gone. Statistically and according to the best betting companies, the Panthers are the hottest title candidates – at least in the Eastern Conference.
The Panthers’ showpiece so far has been their offence. Head coach Andrew Brunette’s team has scored 3.91 goals per match in the NHL so far, which is the best rate in the entire conference. It is quite possible that the offensive qualities will also be underpinned in the home game against the Canucks.
The home record in the NHL is also encouraging. The Panthers have won 18 of a total of 21 home games. Only three times did Brunette’s team leave the FLA Live Arena as losers. Meanwhile, a 19th home win this season pays odds of 1.74 on Florida Panthers vs Vancouver Canucks for Pick 1.
Vancouver Canucks – Statistics & Current Form
Substitute-weakened, the Canucks tackle the difficult away hurdle in Florida this week. The Canadian NHL franchise will have to rest a total of nine players due to injury for the showdown with the Panthers. The absence of Brock Boeser is particularly serious, as the youngster is one of the Canucks’ most prolific scorers.
In their current form, however, the Canadians will by no means be hiding at the top of the Eastern Conference. Vancouver have won eight of their last nine matches. Only in the away game in Los Angeles was there an overtime defeat against the LA Kings. Head coach Bruce Boudreau’s team compensated for that setback with a win in Seattle.
However, the away win at the Kraken should not be overrated in view of the upcoming match. After all, Seattle is one of the weakest teams in the Western Conference. Vancouver has lost four of its last five away games against the Panthers. It is therefore more than risky to make a prediction on the visitors in Florida Panthers vs. Vancouver Canucks.
Florida Panthers – Vancouver Canucks Tip
Florida is still the poster child of the Eastern Conference. The Panthers, meanwhile, are on course for the playoffs as title favourites and can hardly be stopped. In recent weeks, the Florida hockey franchise has even beaten title rivals such as Carolina, Calgary, Tampa Bay and New York. It would therefore be all the more surprising if the winning trend ends against Vancouver.
The Canucks have had a mixed season so far and are still looking for redemption. Although the Canadians have won eight of their last nine matches, we rate the hosts from Florida far stronger than the visitors from Vancouver. Especially since the Panthers have won four of their last five home games against the Canucks anyway.
With a stake of seven units, our tip for Florida Panthers vs. Vancouver Canucks is a home win at odds of 1.74
