Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 4/28/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canucks versus the Predators? The puck drops at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TBS. The game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Predators are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Canucks.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5

This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, April 28th.

WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:

• Based on projections, we have the Predators coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
• Take the Predators on the moneyline
• The Predators should also cover at -1.5

Taking a Look at the Canucks Chances on the Road

As the third-place team in the Western Conference, the Vancouver Canucks have a record of 50-23-9 and have accumulated 109 points. In the Pacific Division, Vancouver is in first place with a record of 17-9.

On the road this season, the Canucks have gone 23-14-4, and they have been the underdog in 27 of their 82 games. Over their last ten games, Vancouver has gone 6-4, and they have won three of their last five games.

On the road this season, the Canucks have gone just 20-21 against the puck line. Overall, Vancouver has gone 41-41 against the puck line, including 31 wins by multiple goals. In their last ten games, the Canucks have gone just 4-6 against the puck line.

So far this season, Vancouver is averaging just +.3 goals per game on the road. Against the puck line as the underdog, the Canucks have gone 19-8. In their last ten road games, the team’s puck line record is just 3-7.

This season, Vancouver’s games have an average of 6.1 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.3. The Canucks come in with an over/under performance of 41-37-4.

The Canucks are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.

When looking at their offense, the Canucks have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 6th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. In terms of the Canucks’ offense during power plays, they are 10th in power play goals and 18th in shorthanded goals.

Vancouver’s leading scorer is Brock Boeser. So far, he has 40 goals which is 17th in the NHL. Boeser also comes into the game with 33 assists.

Defensively, the Predators come into the season ranked 11th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.4 shots per game against Nashville. For the season, they are ranked 18th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Goalie Casey DeSmith gets the start and has made 27 starts this season. His record at this point is 12-9, and his save percentage is 0.569%.

Do the Predators Have What it Takes at Home?

At home this season, the Predators have gone 23-16-2, and they have been favored in 39 of their 82 games. Over their last ten games, Nashville has gone 5-5, and they have won two straight games as the favorite.

So far this year, the Predators have gone 47-30-5, and they are in 4th place in the Central Division. In the Western Conference, Nashville is in 6th place, and they have gone 28-22 against other teams from the West.

When favored, the Predators have gone 17-22 on the puck line this season, and they have 29 wins by multiple goals. So far, Nashville’s average scoring margin is +.3 goals per game, and their average scoring differential at home is +.2 goals per contest.

Overall, the Predators have a puck line record of 44-38, including going 20-21 at home. Across their last ten home games, Nashville has a puck line record of 4-6, and their puck line mark as the favorite is 27-16.

Games involving Nashville have an average of 6.3 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.2. In terms of their over/under performance, the Predators come in with a record of 37-37-8.

Vancouver has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.

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. In terms of power play goals, the Predators offense is 9th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 12th in the NHL.

Nashville’s leading scorer is Filip Forsberg. So far, he has 48 goals which is 6th in the NHL. Forsberg also comes into the game with 46 assists.

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.

Heading into this matchup vs. Vancouver, goalie Juuse Saros has started 64 games in this season. His current record is 35-24, and his save percentage stands at 1.0%.