The Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (47-30-5) on Friday, April 26th. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on TBS. Both the Canucks and Predators will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 ET.

Canucks vs Predators

The Vancouver Canucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

As the third-place team in the Western Conference, Vancouver has an overall record of 50-23-9 and has gone 29-21 against other Western Conference opponents. On the road, the Canucks have gone 23-14-4 this season.

Over their last ten games, Vancouver has gone 5-5 and is 3-2 over their last five games. Against other teams in the Pacific Division, the Canucks have gone 17-9 this season.

When it comes to the puck line, Vancouver has gone 41-41 on the season and 3-7 in their last ten games. On the road, the Canucks have a puck line record of 20-21.

So far this year, Vancouver has 31 wins by multiple goals compared to 19 wins by just a single goal. In their last ten road games, the Canucks are just 2-8 vs. the puck line.

In their most recent game, the Canucks fell to the Jets on the road by a score of 4-2. In terms of offense, the Canucks netted one goal during the opening period and one time in the second period. Vancouver’s one power-play goals contributed to their total of 2 goals. Their offensive performance came with 20 shots on goal and four giveaways.

Vancouver took a loss against the puck line, going into the game as the favorites with a -1.5-point advantage. The over/under line going into the game was 5.5 goals, which the teams surpassed with their combined 6 goals.

The Nashville Predators Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Predators have gone 23-16-2 and have been favored in 39 of their 82 games. In the Western Conference, Nashville is in 6th place and has a record of 28-22 against other conference opponents. Over their last ten games, the Predators are 5-5 and have won two straight games when they have been favored.

Overall, Nashville has gone 47-30-5 and is in 4th place in the Central Division. Against other teams in their division, the Predators have gone 16-10. In their last five games, Nashville has gone 3-2, and over their last three games, they have gone 1-2.

When favored, the Predators have gone 17-22 against the puck line, and they have a puck line record of 44-38 overall. So far, Nashville has 29 wins by multiple goals and 18 wins by one goal.

At home, the Predators have gone 20-21 against the puck line this season, and their average scoring margin is +.2 goals per game. In their last ten home games, Nashville has a puck line record of 5-5.

In their most recent game, the Predators fell to the Penguins on the road by a score of 4-2. The Predators couldn’t find the net offensively in the first or third periods against the Penguins, but they did score two times in the second period. All two goals came at even strength. They finished with 30 shots on goal and had 4 turnovers.

Coming in as the underdog, Nashville not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. The game concluded with 6 goals, resulting in a push on the over/under.

Vancouver Offense Breakdown

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. The Canucks went 27-9 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 22-13.

The Canucks come in with an over/under record of 41-37-4. Over the season, there have been 47 games that have surpassed the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, are at 6.1 goals per game.

Predators Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Predators come into the game at 3.2 goals per contest placing 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 8th position in the league. The Predators went 26-14 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 18-15.

This season, the over/under record for the Predators’ is 37-37-8. Over the course of the season, they have had 50 games that exceeded the over/under line of 5.5. On average, their games are averaging 6.3 goals per game.

Vancouver Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Canucks head into the game ranked 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.5 shots per game against Vancouver. So far, they are 8th in shutouts, achieving 6 shutouts.

Nashville Team Defense

Defensively, the Predators come into the season ranked 11th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.4 shots per game against Nashville. For the season, they are ranked 18th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Canucks vs Predators Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, Vancouver has an puck line mark of 2-8. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 2 goals per game.
• In their last five games at home, the Predators have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 4 goals per game in this stretch.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Predators have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-2.
• The last three games that Vancouver was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

Canucks vs Predators Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Predators to come out with a win against the Canucks while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -116, I’m placing my bet on the Predators to win outright.

For a puck line pick, we are going with the Predators to win and cover. Look for the Predators to win this one by multiple goals over the Canucks.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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