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Ducks vs. Canucks prediction: Anaheim favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Vancouver Canucks will take on the Anaheim Ducks, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Rogers Arena on Thursday, beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Ducks a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Canucks.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's Ducks vs. Canucks matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Ducks vs. Canucks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Ducks and Canucks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Ducks a 54% chance of beating the Canucks.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Ducks vs. Canucks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ducks | Canucks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+165) | +1.5 (-198) |
| Moneyline | -142 | +124 |
| Total | o6.5 (-130) | u6.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ducks vs. Canucks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Canucks +1.5 | -198 |
| Moneyline | Canucks | +124 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Ducks vs. Canucks player props
Who will score a goal in Ducks vs. Canucks?
According to our model, Beckett Sennecke is most likely to score an anytime goal in Ducks vs. Canucks.
Our projections give Sennecke a 36.4% chance of scoring a goal at Rogers Arena, while the star is a 7.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Beckett Sennecke | 36.4% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 29.1% |
| Chris Kreider | 28.1% |
| Jeffrey Viel | 26.5% |
| Mikael Granlund | 26.3% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Chytil | 33.6% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 30.6% |
| Linus Karlsson | 27.3% |
| Evander Kane | 27.1% |
| Aatu Raty | 24.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Beckett Sennecke | 7.1% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 5.5% |
| Chris Kreider | 5.2% |
| Jeffrey Viel | 5.1% |
| Mikael Granlund | 5.1% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Chytil | 6.4% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 5.7% |
| Evander Kane | 5.0% |
| Linus Karlsson | 5.0% |
| Aatu Raty | 4.0% |
Ducks vs. Canucks game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's game between the Canucks and Ducks at Rogers Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Anaheim Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Ducks, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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