Vancouver at Atlanta

Vancouver has dropped four of five games and eight of nine, playing uncharacteristically bad defense. But, they have been solid and consistent on offense. They are in need of a win and tonight face a team that allows 3.3 goals per game on the season. The Canucks are 21-8 vs. non-conference foes the past three seasons while Atlanta is under .500 as a home favorite over the past two seasons. The Thrashers are just 13-21 as a small home favorite (-100 to -150) over that span. We like Vancouver here.