Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators Preview
Planning on watching today’s Predators and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN.
The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Predators in a Western conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Vancouver Canucks – Nashville Predators odds
Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Canucks have the leg up at 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.
- Across the Predators last five road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-4, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Vancouver has an puck line record of 1-4 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- The last five games that Vancouver was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Predators have an puck line record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Heading into their final game of the season, the Predators sit in 6th place in the Western Conference with a record of 47-30-5. In their last 10 games, Nashville has gone 4-6, and they have gone 3-2 over their last five games.
On the road this season, the Predators have gone 24-14-3, and they have gone 16-10 against division opponents.
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. This year, the Predators have recorded a 26-14 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 18-15 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Vancouver, goalie Juuse Saros has started 64 games in this season. His current record is 35-24, and his save percentage stands at 1.0%.
At home this season, Vancouver has been the favorite in 41 of their 41 games and has gone 27-9-5. For the year, the Canucks are 50-23-9 and are in first place in the Pacific Division.
In the Western Conference, Vancouver is in 3rd place and has gone 29-21 against other teams in the West. Over their last ten games, the Canucks have gone 5-5.
The Canucks come into the game scoring an average of 3.4 goals per game, putting them 6th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the 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.
Entering the game, goalie Thatcher Demko has started 51 games this season. His current record stands at 35-14, and his save percentage is 0.922%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Canucks picking up a 4-3 win.
Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators Betting Tips
- Take the Canucks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Predators (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Brock Boeser – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
Nashville Predators Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
