Canucks vs Golden Knights Picks and Prediction – 4/3/2024

By: Cameron Ross |

Last Updated: 04/01/2024 at 8:19 PM ET

Vancouver Canucks at Vegas Golden Knights 04/02/24 - NHL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 4/3/2024, 2:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: VGS -130 ; O/U 5.5

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The Vancouver Canucks return to the road Tuesday night with a game in Vegas against the Vegas Golden Knights. Vancouver has 46 wins on the year currently sitting atop of the Pacific division following a narrow one goal victory against Anaheim in their last outing. The Canucks offense has been top tier this season leading the team averaging 3.45 goals on 28.2 shots per game. Defensively Vancouver has been just as strong holding opponents to just 2.64 goals on less than 29 shots. For other NHL news see our NHL Picks.

JT Miller does everything for Vancouver leading the team this season with 94 points on the year. Brock Boeser leads the team with 38 goals on 190 shots and Quinn Hughes has posted a team high 69 assists this season. Thatcher Demko has been goalie #1 for Vancouver this season with 34 wins and a .917 save percentage.

The Vegas Golden Knights return home Tuesday night with 41 wins having won four of the last five including two in a row following their overtime victory against Minnesota. The Vegas offense has been the team's biggest key averaging 3.16 goals on 31.4 shots. Defensively Vegas has been even better holding opponents to just 2.89 goals on 30.7 shots after giving up just one against Minnesota.

Logan Thompson was phenomenal in the net for Vegas against Minnesota with a .970 save percentage in six 3.5 minutes on the ice after giving up just one goal on 33 shots. Michael Amadio and Jonathant Marchessault led the way for the Las Vegas offense pumping in one goal apiece.

Canucks vs Golden Knights Prediction

Canucks vs Golden Knights Pick Analysis

Our Free NHL Pick for Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks

Vegas Golden Knights -130

Both teams are playing good hockey this year but Vegas comes into this game as the hotter team. Look for VGK to ride that hot hand in front of their home crowd leading to the win. Take the Golden Knights Tuesday to do the work leading to the victory. Final Score Prediction, Vegas Golden Knights win 3-1.