The Vancouver Canucks (22-17-10) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (18-23-7) on Wednesday, January 29th. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 9:00 ET.
Canucks vs Predators
The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win
With a 3-2 road win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 22-17-10 this season. Vancouver entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, but didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
Vancouver trailed 1-0 before Pius Suter tied it up in the second period. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks the lead in the third, but the Sharks evened it up again with just 1:17 left. Suter then scored the game-winner with only 26 seconds remaining.
The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win
Nashville improved to 18-23-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players. After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Steven Stamkos tied it up at 11:29. The Predators then scored five unanswered goals to secure the win.
Vancouver Offense Breakdown
Pius Suter led the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.
The Canucks took 27 shots on goal but also had 25 giveaways. They went scoreless in the first period before Suter’s first goal tied the game 1-1 in the second.
Predators Offense Breakdown
Nashville’s offense fired 25 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays in their 5-2 win over Colorado. They ended the game with two empty-net goals, one from Filip Forsberg, his 7th of the season, and another from Gustav Nyquist, his 4th.
Five different players scored for the Predators. Steven Stamkos netted his 2nd goal of the season, while Roman Josi added his 1st, along with his 6th assist. The Predators recorded 15 giveaways in the game.
Vancouver Team Defense
Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after allowing the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period and another at 18:43 in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.
Nashville Team Defense
Nashville’s defense gave up the first goal at 17:06 in the 2nd period and another at 2:17 in the 3rd, but they held strong otherwise, leading to a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves, posting a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators’ defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.
Canucks vs Predators Trends
- Through their last ten road games, Vancouver has an puck line record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Nashville has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Predators have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 2-3.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Canucks have gone 0-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
Canucks vs Predators Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Predators to take down the Canucks at home. With the moneyline currently at -148, I’m placing my bet on the Predators straight-up.
When it comes to a puck line pick, our choice is the Predators to secure the win and cover. Expect the Predators to dominate this one with a multi-goal win over the Canucks.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Last updated:January 29, 2025 Canucks, Predators