Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Preview
Looking to win big? The Canucks and Predators face off at 8:00 ET on BSSO. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Predators are favored to win at home against the Canucks. Check out BetCoco for Nashville Predators – Vancouver Canucks odds
Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Canucks and Predators did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Canucks have a record of 3-0. The Canucks also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 6 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Vancouver has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
- In their last three games at home, the Predators have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Predators have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Canucks have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
Before their matchup against Nashville, the Canucks arrive with a 21-10-2 record. They hold a 13-5-0 record when considered the favorites and 8-4-2 when seen as the underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 9-6-1 record, while they are 12-3-1 in their games at home.
Offensively, the Canucks come into the game at 3.8 goals per contest placing 1st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 24th position in the league. Coming into the game, the Canucks have 9-4 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 11-5.
Heading into this matchup vs. Nashville, goalie Thatcher Demko has started 23 games in this season. His current record is 16-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.96875%.
Ahead of their matchup with Vancouver, the Predators have a 18-13-0 record. Their performance when favored is 9-4-0, while they hold a 9-9-0 record as underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 7-7-0 record, while they are 11-6-0 when playing at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Predators are averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, putting them in the 11th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 14th in the league. In terms of the Predators’ offense during power plays, they are 8th in power play goals and 14th in shorthanded goals.
Entering the game, goalie Juuse Saros has started 24 games this season. His current record stands at 14-10, and his save percentage is 0.9791666666666666%.
With the Predators being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Predators.
Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Tips
- Take the Predators on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Canucks (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Nashville Predators Injury Report
- Kiefer Sherwood – Upper Body – Questionable
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Guillaume Brisebois – Upper Body – Out
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
- Carson Soucy – Foot – Out
