The Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (47-30-5) on Friday, May 3rd. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on TNT. Both the Canucks and Predators will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Canucks vs Predators

The Vancouver Canucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Heading into their final game of the regular season, the Vancouver Canucks have locked up the top spot in the Pacific Division and are in third place in the Western Conference with a record of 50-23-9. On the road this year, the Canucks have gone 23-14-4, and they have been the underdog in 27 of their 82 games.

Over their last ten games, Vancouver has gone 6-4, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games. In their last three games, the Canucks have gone 2-1. For the season, Vancouver has been favored in 55 games and has gone 35-14-6 in those games.

On the road this season, the Canucks have gone 20-21 against the puck line, and they have gone 41-41 overall. So far, Vancouver has 31 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game. In their last ten road games, the Canucks have gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line.

Overall, Vancouver has gone 22-33 against the puck line when they are the favored team. In their last ten games, the Canucks have gone 5-5 against the puck line.

Coming off a 4-2 loss on the road to the Jets, the Canucks are hoping to bounce back today. Offensively, the Canucks scored one goal in the first period and one time in the second period. Of Vancouver’s two goals, one came while in power play. They ended the game with 20 shots on goal and had four giveaways.

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

The Nashville Predators Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Predators have gone 23-16-2, and they have been favored in 39 of their 82 games. In the Western Conference standings, Nashville is in 6th place, and they have gone 28-22 against teams from the West.

Over their last ten games, the Predators have gone 5-5, and they have won two straight games when they have been favored. So far this season, Nashville has gone 47-30-5, and they have gone 16-10 against teams in the Central Division.

At home this season, the Predators have gone 20-21 vs. the puck line, and they are 44-38 overall. So far, Nashville has 29 wins by multiple goals and 18 wins by just one goal. Their average scoring margin at home is +.2 goals per game, and they have been favored in 39 of their games, going 17-22 vs. the puck line in those games.

Over their last 10 home games, the Predators have a puck line record of 4-6, and their average scoring margin as the favorite is +.8 goals per game. In their last 3 games, Nashville has a puck line record of 1-2, and their puck line record vs. the puck line this season is at 44-38.

Following a 4-2 loss on the road to the Penguins, the Predators are eager to bounce back. Offensively, the Predators did not score in the first or third periods vs. the Penguins but found the net 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. A total of 6 goals were scored in the game, resulting in a push on the over/under.

Vancouver Offense Breakdown

For their offensive performance, the Canucks come in averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, which is 6th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 26th in the league. This season, the Canucks are 27-9 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 22-13 record.

This season, the over/under record for the Canucks’ is 41-37-4. Over the course of the season, they have had 47 games that exceeded the over/under line of 5.5. On average, their games are averaging 6.1 goals per game.

Predators Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Predators are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 10th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 8th in the league. The Nashville offense is ranked 9th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 12th in the NHL.

For the season, the over/under record of the Predators’ stands at 37-37-8. They have had 50 games during the season that exceeded the 5.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.3 goals per game.

Vancouver Team Defense

Defensively, the Canucks are currently 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.5 shots per game against Vancouver. They also are 8th in shutouts, coming in with 6 shutouts.

Nashville Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Predators head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.4 shots per game against Nashville. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.

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 7-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Nashville has an puck line record of 2-3 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
• 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.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Vancouver has an puck line mark of 2-8 while going 5-5 straight up.

Canucks vs Predators Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Predators to pick up on a win over the Canucks at home. With the moneyline sitting at -133, I’ll be locking in a 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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