Canucks vs. Predators NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators play Tuesday for Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round at Rogers Arena, beginning at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN2, SportsNet, and TVAS. The Canucks lead 1-0 in the series. Bookmakers give the Canucks -125 odds on the moneyline in this game against the Predators (+105).

Canucks vs. Predators Game Info & Odds

  • When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2, SportsNet, and TVAS
  • Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
  • TV Channel: ESPN2, SportsNet, and TVAS
  • Favorite: Canucks (-125)
  • Underdog: Predators (+105)
  • Over/under: 6

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Canucks and Predators Betting Trends

  • Vancouver’s games this season have finished above this matchup’s total of 6 goals 48 times.
  • Nashville has combined with its opponent to score more than 6 goals in 50 of 82 games this season.
  • These two teams score 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.6 more than this game’s total.
  • These two teams together give up 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game’sgame’s over/under.
  • The Canucks have won 35 of their 54 games when favored on the moneyline this season (64.8%).
  • This season the Predators have been an underdog 37 times, and won 17, or 45.9%, of those games.

Canucks Stats & Insights

  • The Canucks offense’s 279 total goals (3.4 per game) are ranked sixth in the NHL this year.
  • The Canucks are ranked fifth in league action for the fewest goals against this season, having given up 221 total goals (2.7 per game).
  • The team has the league’s fifth-best goal differential at +58 this season.
  • The Canucks’ 12% shooting percentage tops the NHL.
  • The Canucks have earned seven shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 22.8 hits and 14.1 blocked shots per game.
  • In the last 10 games, the Canucks are 6-3-1 (75.0% of possible points).
  • They have scored 31 goals over that stretch.
  • Defensively, the Canucks have allowed 29 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 outings.

Predators Stats & Insights

  • The Predators have scored the 10th-most goals (266 goals, 3.2 per game) in the league.
  • The Predators have given up 248 total goals (3.0 per game) to rank 13th.
  • Their +18 goal differential ranks 14th in the league.
  • The Predators’ collective 10.1% shooting percentage ranks 15th in the league.
  • The Predators have shut out their opponent four times this season.
  • In the past 10 contests, the Predators are 4-5-1 (65.0% of possible points).
  • They have totaled 30 goals during that time.
  • On the defensive end, the Predators have allowed 3.0 goals per game (30 total) in those 10 outings.

Canucks Key Players to Watch

  • A major offensive player this season for Vancouver, J.T. Miller has scored 103 points in 81 games (37 goals and 66 assists).
  • Quinn Hughes is contributing with 92 points (17 goals, 75 assists).
  • In 51 games, Thatcher Demko has a record of 34-14-2. He has conceded 123 goals (2.45 goals against average) and has racked up 1363 saves.

Canucks Player Props

  • J.T. Miller Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
  • J.T. Miller Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
  • Quinn Hughes Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166, Under Odds: +130)
  • Quinn Hughes Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)
  • Elias Pettersson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)
  • Elias Pettersson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)

Predators Key Players to Watch

  • Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 94 points (1.1 per game). He has totaled 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games (playing 18:53 per game).
  • Roman Josi is a key contributor for Nashville, with 85 total points this season. He has scored 23 goals and provided 62 assists in 82 contests.
  • Juuse Saros has a .906 save percentage (30th in the league), with 1672 total saves, while allowing 174 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has put together a 35-24-5 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

Predators Player Props

  • Filip Forsberg Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -238, Under Odds: +180)
  • Filip Forsberg Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
  • Roman Josi Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
  • Roman Josi Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
  • Gustav Nyquist Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
  • Gustav Nyquist Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +120, Under Odds: -150)

Canucks vs. Predators Injuries

  • Canucks: Tucker Poolman: Head (Out)
  • Predators: Alexander Carrier: Upper Body (Questionable), Dante Fabbro: Upper Body (Out)

Canucks vs. Predators Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Predators (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6)

  • Score Prediction:
    Canucks 4 – Predators 2

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Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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