Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Predators and Canucks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Get ready to place your bets! This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Predators.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5

This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.

WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:

• With the Canucks being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Canucks.
• Take the Canucks on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Predators (+1.5)

Does Nashville Stand a Chance on the Road?

Nashville improved to 5-10-3 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that mark.

All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players. They fell behind 1-0 in the second period, but Steven Stamkos tied it up at 11:29. The Predators then scored five unanswered goals to secure the win.

Nashville’s offense fired 25 shots on goal, netting 5 in a 5-2 win over Colorado. The Predators were held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos’ 2nd goal of the season got them on the board. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year, and Roman Josi added his first, which came on a power play.

Filip Forsberg scored his 7th goal on an empty net, while Gustav Nyquist added his 4th, also on an empty net. The Predators had 15 giveaways and recorded 7 assists in the game.

Defensively, the Predators will look to build on their last game, where Juuse Saros recorded 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. Nashville’s defense also contributed 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The only two goals they allowed came at 2:54 into the 2nd period and 17:43 into the 3rd.

Pressure Builds for Vancouver as Home Favorites

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 9-4-3 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

San Jose struck first with a goal in the second period, but Pius Suter tied it up for the Canucks at 14:41 in the second. Vancouver took the lead in the third, only for the Sharks to tie it again at 18:43. Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.

Pius Suter led the Canucks’ offense with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game to secure a 3-2 win. Jake DeBrusk, who found the net for the first time this season, added the Canucks’ other goal at 15:38 in the third period.

Vancouver fired 27 shots on goal but had 25 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Suter’s first goal at 14:41 in the second. The Canucks finished with 6 assists, including Carson Soucy’s first of the season on Suter’s game-winner.

Vancouver’s defense gave up the first goal 2:37 into the second period and another at 18:43 in the third, but they held on for a 3-2 win. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.