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Penguins vs. Canucks prediction: Pittsburgh favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [1/25/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vancouver Canucks predictions for NHL Sunday.
The Vancouver Canucks will square off with the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Rogers Arena on Sunday, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Penguins as the most likely winner of the Penguins vs. Canucks game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Penguins vs. Canucks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Penguins and Canucks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Penguins a 57% chance of defeating the Canucks.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Penguins vs. Canucks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Canucks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+170) | +1.5 (-188) |
| Moneyline | -148 | +126 |
| Total | o6.5 (+102) | u6.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Penguins vs. Canucks picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | -188 |
| Moneyline | Canucks | +126 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -118 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Penguins vs. Canucks player props
Who will score a goal in Penguins vs. Canucks?
According to our model, Bryan Rust is most likely to score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Canucks.
Our projections give Rust a 35.9% chance of scoring a goal at Rogers Arena, while the star is a 6.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 35.9% |
| Sidney Crosby | 34.7% |
| Rickard Rakell | 31.0% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 25.8% |
| Thomas Novak | 23.7% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Chytil | 30.1% |
| Brock Boeser | 29.0% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 26.4% |
| Evander Kane | 25.6% |
| Linus Karlsson | 25.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 6.3% |
| Sidney Crosby | 6.1% |
| Rickard Rakell | 5.9% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 5.4% |
| Thomas Novak | 4.3% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Chytil | 5.7% |
| Brock Boeser | 5.6% |
| Evander Kane | 4.7% |
| Linus Karlsson | 4.6% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 4.4% |
Penguins vs. Canucks game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's action between the Canucks and Penguins at Rogers Arena is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Penguins, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Penguins vs. Canucks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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