The Detroit Red Wings visit the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Detroit holds a 3-3 record, while Vancouver is struggling at 2-8. These records give us an early look at each team's form. Detroit is clearly the more consistent team so far.
Looking at the betting odds, Detroit is the favorite. The moneyline has Detroit at -170, meaning you'd need to bet $170 to win $100. Vancouver is the underdog at +142, so a $100 bet would win $142 if they pull off the upset. The spread is set at 1.5 goals, with Detroit favored. You’d have to bet $145 on Detroit to win by at least two goals. On the flip side, Vancouver is +1.5 at -175, so a $175 bet would win $100 if they lose by just one goal or win outright.
The total for goals scored is 6.5. The over is priced at -105 and the under at -115, which is a close call but slightly favors the under. This suggests the sportsbook expects a moderately low-scoring game.
Given Detroit’s better record and favorite status, betting on them to win straight up makes sense if you want a safer play. However, the spread payout is smaller and riskier since they must win by two or more goals. Vancouver can keep it close with the +1.5 spread, offering some value for those who think the Canucks will fight hard at home.
In summary, Detroit looks like the stronger team. The moneyline is the cleanest bet, but the spread and total provide other interesting options based on your risk tolerance.