Predators vs. Canucks NHL Playoffs First Round Game 3: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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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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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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