Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canucks versus the Predators? The puck drops at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TBS. The game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.
The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Predators are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Canucks in a Western conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Nashville Predators – Vancouver Canucks odds
Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Canucks have faced off vs. the Predators as the underdog, they have gone 3-0. As the underdog, the Canucks have performed well against the puck line vs. the Predators, going 3-0.
- Through their last five road contests, the Canucks offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Vancouver posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Across the Predators last five home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Nashville has an puck line mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Vancouver has an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
For the season, the Vancouver Canucks have been the underdog in 27 games and have a record of 15-9-3 in those games. In the Western Conference, they are in 3rd place with a record of 50-23-9. In their division, the Canucks are in 1st place with a record of 17-9.
On the road this season, Vancouver has gone 23-14-4, and they have gone 6-4 in their last ten games. Over their last five games, the Canucks have gone 3-2, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three games.
On offense, the Canucks are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 6th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 26th in the league. This year, the Canucks have recorded a 27-9 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 22-13 record.
Goalie Casey DeSmith gets the start and has made 27 starts this season. His record at this point is 12-9, and his save percentage is 0.569%.
At home this season, the Predators have gone 23-16-2. In the Central Division, they have the fourth-best record, going 16-10 in divisional games. Against other Western Conference teams, Nashville has gone 28-22 this season. Overall, the Predators have gone 47-30-5, putting them in sixth place in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, the Predators have gone 5-5.
As the favorite this season, Nashville has gone 26-11-2. They have won their last two games as the favorite. In their last three games, the Predators have gone 1-2, and over their last five games, they have gone 2-3. At home this season, Nashville has gone 23-16-2. In the Central Division, they have the fourth-best record, going 16-10 in divisional games. Against other Western Conference teams, Nashville has gone 28-22 this season. Overall, the Predators have gone 47-30-5, putting them in sixth place in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, the Predators have gone 5-5.
When looking at their offense, the Predators have an average of 3.2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 8th in the league. Coming into the game, the Predators have a 26-14 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 18-15.
Goalie Juuse Saros gets the start and has made 64 starts this season. His record at this point is 35-24, and his save percentage is 1.0%.
Based on projections, we have the Predators coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Tips
- Take the Predators on the moneyline
- The Predators should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Nashville Predators Injury Report
- Spencer Stastney – Upper Body – Out
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Thatcher Demko – Undisclosed – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
