Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs First Round at Bridgestone Arena on Friday, April 26 showcases the Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks squaring off at 7:30 PM ET on TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSSO. The teams are knotted up 1-1 in the series. The Predators are the favorite (-115) in this game against the Canucks (-105).
Predators vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSSO
- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
- TV Channel: TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSSO
- Favorite: Predators (-115)
- Underdog: Canucks (-105)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Predators and Canucks Betting Trends
- In 50 of 83 matches this season, Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- Vancouver has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 48 of 84 games this season.
- The two teams combine to score 6.6 goals per game, 1.1 more than this game’s total.
- Opponents of these teams average 5.7 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this game’scontest’s over/under.
- The Predators have compiled a 27-13 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
- This season the Canucks have won 16 of the 29 games, or 55.2%, in which they’ve been an underdog.
Predators Stats & Insights
- The Predators’ 266 goals this season make them the 10th-best scoring team in the NHL.
- The Predators rank 13th in total goals against, allowing 3.0 goals per game (248 total) in league play.
- The team is ranked 14th in goal differential at +18.
- The Predators have a 10.1% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 15th in the league.
- The Predators have shut out opponents four times, averaging 26.3 hits and 15.4 blocked shots per game this season.
- Over the past 10 contests, the Predators have earned 70.0% of the possible points with a 5-4-1 record.
- They have totaled 30 goals over that span.
- Over on the defensive end, the Predators have given up 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Canucks Stats & Insights
- The Canucks’ 279 total goals (3.4 per game) are the sixth-most in the NHL.
- The Canucks are one of the toughest defensive units in the NHL this season, giving up 221 goals (2.7 per game) to rank fifth.
- Their fifth-best goal differential is +58.
- The 12% shooting percentage the Canucks have amassed leads the league.
- The Canucks have seven shutout wins this season.
- Over the last 10 contests, the Canucks are 5-4-1 (70.0% of possible points).
- They have averaged 2.9 goals per game (29 total) over that time.
- On the defensive side, the Canucks have allowed 30 goals (3.0 per game) over those 10 outings.
Predators Key Players to Watch
- One of Nashville’s leading offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has 94 points (48 goals, 46 assists) and plays an average of 18:54 per game.
- Roman Josi is another leading option for Nashville with 85 points (1.0 per game), scoring 23 goals and adding 62 assists.
- In 64 games, Juuse Saros has a record of 35-24-5. He has conceded 173 goals (2.86 goals against average) and has racked up 1672 saves.
Predators Player Props
- Filip Forsberg Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +180, Under Odds: -238)
- Filip Forsberg Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Roman Josi Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -190, Under Odds: +145)
- Roman Josi Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
- Gustav Nyquist Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
- Gustav Nyquist Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
Canucks Key Players to Watch
- J.T. Miller has recorded 37 goals (0.5 per game) and dished out 66 assists (0.8 per game), averaging 2.4 shots per game and shooting 19.1%. That makes him among the leaders for Vancouver with 103 total points (1.3 per game).
- Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes has racked up 92 total points (1.1 per game), with 17 goals and 75 assists.
- Thatcher Demko’s record stands at 35-14-2 on the season, giving up 123 goals (2.4 goals against average) and amassing 1369 saves with a .918 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).
Canucks Player Props
- Elias Pettersson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135)
- Elias Pettersson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +145)
- J.T. Miller Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -190)
- J.T. Miller Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100)
- Quinn Hughes Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150)
- Quinn Hughes Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115)
Predators vs. Canucks Injuries
- Predators: Alexander Carrier: Upper Body (Questionable), Dante Fabbro: Upper Body (Out)
- Canucks: Tucker Poolman: Head (Out), Thatcher Demko: Knee (Out)
Predators vs. Canucks Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Canucks (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Predators 4 – Canucks 3
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