The Nashville Predators (47-30-5) travel to face off against the Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9) on Tuesday, April 23rd. This game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and televised on ESPN2. Both the Predators and Canucks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 ET.

Predators vs Canucks

The Nashville Predators Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With their overall record of 47-30-5, the Predators finished the season in 4th place in the Central Division and 6th place in the Western Conference. Nashville went 16-10 against division opponents and 28-22 against the rest of the Western Conference. On the road, the Predators went 24-14-3, and they are 21-19-3 as underdogs this season. Over their last ten games, the Predators went just 4-6.

Over their last five games, the Predators have gone 2-3, and they have lost three straight games when listed as the underdog. For the season, Nashville has been the underdog in 43 of their 82 games and have gone 21-19-3 in those games. In games against other Western Conference opponents, the Predators have gone 47-30-5 this season.

When looking at the Predators’ puck line record, they are 44-38 overall and 24-17 on the road. In their last 10 games, Nashville is just 3-7 vs. the puck line. So far this season, the team’s average scoring margin is +.3 goals per game.

Overall, the Predators have 29 wins by multiple goals, and they have lost by multiple goals 24 times. In their last 10 road games, Nashville’s puck line record is 4-6, and they have gone 1-2 vs. the puck line in their last three games.

Following a 4-2 loss on the road to the Penguins, the Predators are eager to bounce back. On the offensive front, the Predators failed to score in the first or third periods against the Penguins, but they found the net two times in the second period. In the game, Nashville managed to score all two goals at even strength. They concluded with 30 shots on goal and committed 4 turnovers.

As the underdog, Nashville suffered both a straight-up and loss vs. the puck line. The game ended with 6 goals, resulting in a push on the over/under line.

The Vancouver Canucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Canucks have gone 27-9-5 and have been favored in 55 of their 82 games, going 35-14-6 in those games. In the Western Conference, Vancouver is in 3rd place and 1st in the Pacific Division with 109 points. Over their last ten games, the Canucks are 6-4 and have gone 50-23-9 overall.

Over their last five games, Vancouver has gone 3-2 and 2-1 in their last three games. When playing against other Western Conference teams, the Canucks have gone 29-21 this season.

At home, Vancouver has a puck line record of 21-20 and an average scoring margin of +1.1 goals per game. So far this year, the Canucks have 31 wins by multiple goals.

Overall, Vancouver’s puck line record is 41-41, and their puck line record as the favorite is 22-33. In their last ten home games, the Canucks have a puck line mark of 4-6.

After suffering a 4-2 loss on the road to the Jets, the Canucks are looking to bounce back today. Scoring-wise, the Canucks put up one goal during 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 combined total of 6 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 5.5 goals for the game.

Nashville Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Predators are averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, putting them in the 10th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 8th in the league. This season, the Predators have a 26-14 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 18-15 record.

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.

Canucks Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Canucks are averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 6th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Canucks offense is 10th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 18th in the NHL.

So far, the Canucks have an over/under record of 41-37-4. Coming into the game, they have played 47 games that went beyond the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.1 goals per game.

Nashville Team Defense

Defensively, the Predators are currently 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.4 shots per game against Nashville. They also are 18th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Vancouver Team Defense

Vancouver defense takes on the Predators ranked 26th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.5 shots per game against Vancouver. They also are 8th in shutouts, with 6 shutouts.

Predators vs Canucks Trends

• Through their last five road contests, the Predators offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Nashville posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 1-4 ATS.
• Although Vancouver has a straight up record of 4-1 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 2-3. The team averaged 3 goals per game 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.

Predators vs Canucks Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Predators to take down the Canucks on the road. With the moneyline currently at +136, I’m placing my bet on the Predators straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Predators winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Predators straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

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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