Weekly NHL Betting<\/strong> action sees the Vancouver Canucks<\/strong> taking on the Calgary Flames<\/strong> on October 8 at Scotiabank Saddledome. Cappers Picks provides free NHL handicapping tips all season long. <\/p>\n Two floundering Pacific Division teams will look to kick their 2014-2015 campaign off in style on Opening Wednesday Night in the NHL when the retooled Vancouver Canucks visit the Calgary Flames.<\/p>\n Vancouver<\/a> at Calgary<\/a><\/strong> Click here to view today’s… NHL Matchup Angles<\/a> | NHL Insider Gambling Preview<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Both teams have a lot of work to do in order to become relevant in the Western Conference \u2013 it all starts Wednesday night!<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=64160&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n The Vancouver Canucks will be a lot different when they step onto the ice on in their 2014 debut \u2013 gone is Jon Tortarella\u2019s bad attitude, Ryan Kesler\u2019s pouty persona and some role players that simply couldn\u2019t make Vancouver a better team.<\/p>\n In are new coach Willie Desjardins, the right winger that the Sedins have sadly missed the last couple of seasons Radim Vrbata and Nick Bonino and Lukas Sbisa who inject an element of youth into an aging lineup.<\/p>\n Daniel and Henrik Sedin still exists as two potential Comeback Players of the Year, Alex Burrows is due for a better season and names like Jannik Hansen and Chris Higgins return hungry as decent depth roll players. Vancouver should be OK offensively this upcoming season \u2013 far better than the one that bumbled their way through a miserable season last year.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=16&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n Defensively the Canucks are a tad thin \u2013 Kevin Bieksa is banged up already. Alex Edler has to be better than he was last season, Chris Tanev is back and Ryan Miller has been added to solidify what was a goaltending debacle under former GM Mike Gillis.<\/p>\n Defensively the Canucks are poised to be middle-of-the-pack \u2013 just like the offense.<\/p>\n The Calgary Flames have optimism \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t win games!<\/p>\n The Flames will be young \u2013 that\u2019s for sure. Sean Monahan returns as likely their best player in just his second season in the NHL while Sam Bennett and Johnny Gaudreau should see some playing time as well for the youngest team in the NHL.<\/p>\n It will take some time for the prospects to find their groove meaning that a slow start for this team is almost a certainty.<\/p>\n There were some changes defensively for Calgary as well \u2013 they addressed their biggest need by signing Jonas Hiller from Anaheim.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=64161&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n He lost his starting job last year to a pair of rookies and while motivation for a huge bounce back could be a factor, it looks as though Hiller is destined to be considered an average NHL keeper for the rest of his career.<\/p>\n Hiller will help an unflattering defense but not enough \u2013 unfortunately.<\/p>\n \u2022 VAN are 2-8 in their last 10 games following a win. A look at both rosters shows that one team is superior in every aspect of the game. The Canucks should be able to handle to Flames in every aspect of the game Wednesday night. The Canucks have a ton to prove while the Flames have little to prove except for the fact that they can compete every night.<\/p>\n Vancouver Canucks -122<\/p>\n CappersPicks.com NHL Betting<\/a> and gambling site provides the BEST Online hockey predictions<\/a> for you to bet on for the NHL hockey season! Stick with us all season long!<\/b><\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63706&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Betting On NHL Hockey? Weekly NHL Betting action sees the Vancouver Canucks taking on the Calgary Flames on October 8 at Scotiabank Saddledome. 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Daily NHL Hockey Odds<\/h3>\n
\nWhen: 10:00 PM ET, Wednesday, October 8, 2014
\nWhere: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
\nBroadcast<\/strong>: SN, TVA Sports 2
\nVancouver Canucks<\/strong> -122
\nCalgary Flames<\/strong> +111
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\n[dfads params=’groups=63740&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/strong><\/p>\nFree Pick: Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames NHL Betting Lines and Preview<\/h3>\n
NHL Gambling Trends<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 VAN are 5-16 in their last 21 road games.
\n\u2022 VAN are 2-6 in their last 8 overall.
\n\u2022 Under is 10-3 in CAL last 13 Wed. games.
\n\u2022 Under is 14-5-2 in CAL last 21 vs. Pacific.
\n\u2022 CAL are 12-5 in their last 17 home games.
\n\u2022 Home team is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
\n\u2022 Over is 9-3-2 in the last 14 meetings in Calgary.<\/p>\nNHL Betting 4* Free Play<\/h3>\n