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(17-18-3) Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators (24-12-3)
Date: Tuesday, January 18
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Vancouver
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Vancouver OFF Predators OFF (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Vancouver OFF Predators OFF
NHL Betting Total: O/U OFF
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks come into this road contest with an overall record of 17-18-3. Through 38 games the Canucks are 7th in the Pacific Division. On the season, they have found the net 98 times, good for a rank of 25th among NHL teams.
Heading into the game, Vancouver is the 15th ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 2.84 goals per game. So far, the Canucks have a strength of schedule rating of 9th in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 20th ranked team in the NHL.
Coming into this game, the Vancouver Canucks leader in points is J.T. Miller. In his team’s 38 games, he has come up with 12 goals and 26 assists. He has scored his goals on a shooting percentage of 12.6%. While on the ice, his offensive production has led to a plus-minus rating of +1
The team’s top overall goal scorer is Bo Horvat. Of his 13 goals, 38.0% have come during power play time.
Vancouver’s top goalie is Thatcher Demko who is giving up an average of 2.67 goals per game. In his 31 games played, he has turned in 17 quality starts. Giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators get set to host the Vancouver Canucks with an overall record of 24-12-3. This mark places them 1st in the Central division. Through 39 games, the Predators have scored 121 goals, giving them an average of 3.08. This output gives them a rank of 9th among NHL teams.
On defense, they are the 13th ranked unit, giving up 2.72 goals per contest. So far, they have played the 29th toughest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account their scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 15th in the NHL.
Coming into this game, the Nashville Predators leader in points is Roman Josi. In his team’s 39 games, he has come up with 13 goals and 26 assists. He has scored his goals on a shooting percentage of 9.3%.
The team’s top overall goal scorer is Filip Forsberg. Of his 18 goals, 17.0% have come during power play time. While on the ice, his offensive production has led to a plus-minus rating of +4.0.
Nashville’s top goalie is Juuse Saros who is giving up an average of 2.35 goals per game. In his 32 games played, he has turned in 23 quality starts. Giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Canucks are 4-0 in their last 4 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
- Canucks are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
- Predators are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Pacific.
- Predators are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Pacific.
Free Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators NHL Prediction
4* Free NHL Betting Pick Predators -1.5:
In Nashville’s 39 games, they have an above .500 record against the spread, going 23-15. So far, the Predators have been a good bet at home as they have covered in 10 of their 16 games at Bridgestone Arena.
On the season, the Nashville Predators have a per-game scoring differential of 0.36.
Heading into their game with the Nashville Predators, the Predators have a 3-2 record over their past five contests. In these games, they have scored 17 goals, accounting for 52.0% of the overall scoring.
A key to this recent success is the fact that they have outscored their usual output of 3.08 goals per game 3 times.
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