
Canucks vs. Penguins prediction, odds, picks - Oct. 21
Updated Oct. 21, 2025 6:13 p.m. ET
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Quinn Hughes and Sidney Crosby will be leading the way for the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins, respectively, when the two teams clash on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at PPG Paints Arena, beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Canucks-Penguins game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Canucks vs. Penguins Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canucks | -1.5 | -285 | 230 | 6.5 | 105 | -125 | -115 | -105 |
Canucks vs. Penguins Prediction
ATS Pick: Penguins (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Penguins 3 - Canucks 2
Canucks vs. Penguins Betting Insights
- In three of six matches this season, Vancouver and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- Pittsburgh has played three games this season with over 6.5 goals.
- The teams average 6.2 goals per game combined, 0.3 fewer than this game's over/under.
- These teams give up a combined 5.3 goals per game, 1.2 fewer than this game'sgame's total.
- The Penguins are 14th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Canucks.
- This game features the league's sixth-ranked (Penguins) and 12th-ranked (Canucks) teams in terms of defense.
Canucks Stats
- The Canucks score the 10th-most goals in the league (19 total, 3.2 per game).
- Vancouver ranks 12th in goals against, conceding 17 total goals (2.8 per game) in NHL play.
- Their goal differential (+2) ranks 12th in the league.
- The four power-play goals Vancouver has put up this season (to rank 11th in the NHL) have come on 20 chances.
- The Canucks rank 15th in the league with a 20% power-play conversion rate.
- Vancouver has scored one shorthanded goal this season.
Canucks Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Garland | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 20% |
| Quinn Hughes | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 0 | - |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 42.9% |
| Filip Chytil | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 47.4% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 33.3% |
Canucks Player Props
Penguins Stats
- With 18 goals (three per game), the Penguins have the league's 14th-ranked offense.
- Pittsburgh's total of 15 goals given up (2.5 per game) is sixth-best in the league.
- Their +3 goal differential is 11th in the league.
- Pittsburgh has three power-play goals (20th in NHL) on 14 chances.
- The Penguins score on 21.43% of their power plays, No. 14 in the NHL.
- This season, Pittsburgh has one shorthanded goal (third in league).
Penguins Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | 6 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 37.2% |
| Sidney Crosby | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 50.5% |
| Justin Brazeau | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | - |
| Rickard Rakell | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0% |
| Anthony Mantha | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 25% |
Penguins Player Props
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