Red Wings vs. Canucks Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' prediction and analysis for Red Wings vs. Canucks in the NHL on Thursday, October 22, 2026 including our projected final score and probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, game total, and player props.
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Pre-Game Probabilities Last updated:

Moneyline

Moneyline
Win %
  • Red Wings
    58.5%
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  • Canucks
    41.4%
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Player Props
Red Wings
Probability
  • Alex DeBrincat
    46.1%
  • Viktor Arvidsson
    43.6%
  • Dylan Larkin
    41.4%
  • Lucas Raymond
  • Emmitt Finnie
Canucks
Probability
  • Brock Boeser
    29.3%
  • Jake DeBrusk
    27.8%
  • Filip Chytil
    26.7%
  • Marco Rossi
  • Linus Karlsson

Red Wings vs. Canucks prediction & analysis

Game overview: NHL Thursday

  • Teams: Detroit Red Wings vs. Vancouver Canucks
  • Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
  • Puck drop: 10:00PM ET
  • Venue: Rogers Arena

Current betting odds

  • Puck line: Red Wings (-1.5, +153), Canucks (+1.5, -160)
  • Moneyline: Red Wings -160, Canucks +156
  • Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals (+102/-111)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Red Wings: 58.7%
  • Canucks: 41.2%

Our NHL win probabilities come from a machine learning model that assesses each team’s offensive and defensive performance, calculating multiple factors and accounting for OT and shootout chances.

It draws from these projections to forecast probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and total goals.

Red Wings vs. Canucks player props & projections

Our highest anytime goalscorer probabilities for this game are:

  • Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings: 45.8%
  • Dylan Larkin, Red Wings: 43.5%
  • Brock Boeser, Canucks: 29.8%
  • Jake DeBrusk, Canucks: 27.9%

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Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Red Wings a win probability of 58.7%, while the Canucks have a win probability of 41.2%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Red Wings are more likely to beat the Canucks in the NHL game at Rogers Arena on Thursday.

That is the straight-up read. Whether either side is worth backing depends on the price, which is what our betting model rates.

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