The Vancouver Canucks (7-7) host the Chicago Blackhawks (5-5-3), who have fallen in three in a row, on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Wednesday's game.

The Blackhawks are 5-3-2 in the past 10 games, totaling 32 total goals (six power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.0%). They have allowed 26 goals to their opponents.

Canucks vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final result of Blackhawks 4, Canucks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+137)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks (7-7 overall) have a 4-0-4 record in matchups that have required overtime.
In the five games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-2-0 record (good for six points).
In the three games this season the Canucks scored only one goal, they lost every time.
Vancouver finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
The Canucks are 6-1-0 in the seven games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 12 points).
In the five games when Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered eight points after finishing 4-1-0.
In the four games when it outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 2-2-0 (four points).
The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 10 times, and went 5-5-0 (10 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks (5-5-3 overall) have posted a record of 1-3-4 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
Chicago has earned six points (2-2-2) in its six games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned four points (1-2-2 record).
The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals six times, earning nine points from those matchups (4-1-1).
Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in seven games this season and has recorded 10 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 2-2-1 (five points).
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Blackhawks finished 3-3-2 in those matchups (eight points).

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