Predators vs. Canucks NHL Playoffs First Round Game 4: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks face off in Game 4 of the NHL Playoffs First Round at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, April 28, starting at 5:00 PM ET on TBS, truTV, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSSO. The Canucks lead the series 2-1. The Canucks have +102 odds on the moneyline against the favored Predators (-122).

Predators vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds

  • When: Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TBS, truTV, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSSO
  • Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
  • TV Channel: TBS, truTV, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSSO
  • Favorite: Predators (-122)
  • Underdog: Canucks (+102)
  • Over/under: 5.5

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Predators and Canucks Betting Trends

  • In 50 games this season, Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
  • Vancouver has played 48 games this season that ended with more than 5.5 goals.
  • The teams combine to score 6.6 goals per game, 1.1 more than this game’s total.
  • Opponents of these two teams average 5.7 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this game’scontest’s over/under.
  • The Predators have won 65.9% of their games this season when favored on the moneyline (27-14).
  • The Canucks have been an underdog in 30 games this season, and won 17 (56.7%).

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, conceding 3.0 goals per game (248 total) in NHL action.
  • Their goal differential (+18) ranks them 14th in the NHL.
  • The Predators have a 10.1% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 15th in the NHL.
  • The Predators have earned four shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 26.3 hits and 15.4 blocked shots per game.
  • In the last 10 games, the Predators have earned 70.0% of the possible points with a 5-4-1 record.
  • They have put up 31 goals during that span.
  • Defensively, the Predators have allowed 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Canucks Stats & Insights

  • The Canucks have the NHL’s sixth-best scoring offense (279 total goals, 3.4 per game).
  • The Canucks are one of the toughest defensive squads in the NHL this season, allowing 221 goals (2.7 per game) to rank fifth.
  • Their +58 goal differential is fifth-best in the league.
  • The Canucks’ collective 12% shooting percentage leads the league.
  • The Canucks have seven shutout wins this season.
  • Over the last 10 contests, the Canucks are 6-3-1 (75.0% of possible points).
  • They are scoring at a 2.8 goals-per-game average (28 total) during that stretch.
  • Over on the defensive end, the Canucks have allowed 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Predators Key Players to Watch

  • Filip Forsberg has been a big player for Nashville this season, with 94 points in 82 games.
  • Roman Josi has 23 goals and 62 assists to total 85 points (one per game).
  • 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: +165, Under Odds: -215)
  • Filip Forsberg Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
  • Roman Josi Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
  • Roman Josi Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
  • Gustav Nyquist Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
  • Gustav Nyquist Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)

Canucks Key Players to Watch

  • J.T. Miller is a key offensive option for Vancouver, with 103 points this season. He has put up 37 goals and 66 assists in 81 games.
  • Quinn Hughes is a key contributor for Vancouver, with 92 total points this season. He has scored 17 goals and provided 75 assists in 82 contests.
  • Thatcher Demko’s record stands at 35-14-2 on the season, giving up 123 goals (2.4 goals against average) and collecting 1369 saves with a .918 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).

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: -110, Under Odds: -120)
  • Quinn Hughes Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
  • Quinn Hughes Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
  • 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 vs. Canucks Injuries

  • Predators: Spencer Stastney: Upper Body (Questionable)
  • 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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WRITTEN BY

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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