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NHL Hockey Handicapping – Canucks vs. Nashville
(22-30-4) Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators (26-22-6)
Date: Tuesday February 21st – Canucks vs. Predators
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
Hockey NHL Moneyline Odds: Canucks +140 Predators -260 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Canucks +1.5 -170 Predators -1.5 +150
Today’s NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.5
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The Predators and Canucks will battle in Nashville in a western conference match up. The Canucks have been big disappointments this season are sitting at the bottom of the western conference while Nashville probably also a bit disappointing this season but are still fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
Also, the last time these two sides matched up was back in November with the Predators knocking the Canucks off 4-3 in a shootout. Canucks and predators always seem to play each other tight as the last 6 meets its 3 wins for both sides.
Vancouver Canucks
On the positive side, Vancouver comes into Tuesday on a high after beating Philadelphia 6-2 on Saturday night. Philadelphia kept it close for the first two periods then the Canucks took over in the final frame. Arthurs Silovs earned his first win in the NHL.
Offence
The Canucks struggles this season are not at the offensive end, they average 3.36 goals per game which ranks them int he top 10. They also have the 11th best power play coming in at 23.4%. Canucks come into this contest supporting the leagues 5th best shooting performance.. Could we be in for some goals?
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Defense
Defensively is where the Canucks have been awful this season, they are the only team to give up more than 4 goals per game, they give up a ton of shots, and the penalty kill is the worst ranked unit in the West and 31st in the league.
Also not even looking at numbers if you watch them play they give up so many 3 on2’s and 2 on 1’s they are bound to concede a bunch.
Goaltending
This is a bit hard to predict for Vancouver as the Canucks are currently carrying 3 goalies with them right now, Colin Delia is listed as the expected starter but it is way too early to tell at the time of writing this.
Arthus Silvos picked up his first NHL win on Saturday night and it wouldn’t be shocking to see him get another start. Plus Thatcher Demko is also working his way back from and injury, I would say he’s the most unlikely to start in this one, as they’d probably want him to back up a couple games before he starts.
In fact, keep an eye out closer to game time for the starter for the Canucks.
Nashville Predators
Nashville will come into Tuesday off of a 4-3 loss in Minnesota. Nashville will definitely be in a bad mood after losing that match up, they are chasing the Wild in the Standings and winning that 4 point game would have been huge for them. Let’s see how they bounce back.
Offense
Nashville is one of the worst teams in terms of offence. The Predators only average 2.7 goals per game which ranks them near the bottom at 26th.
A couple of the main reasons why is they don’t generate a lot of shots on goal, they rank in the bottom half of the league in that category as well, the power play is also a big issue for Nashville only hitting at 16.9 percent which ranks them 29th in the NHL.
Nashville also ranks in the bottom of the shooting percentage converting on only 9% of shots. In a game where Nashville is going up against one of the leagues elite offences, they are going to need to find their goal scoring tonight.
Defense
Defensively Nashville has been much better. Giving up only 3 goals per game and they also have a very strong penalty kill, killing off 80% of penalties. Nashvilles lack of discipline will be put to the test in this game, with Vancouver’s really strong power play and Nashville taking on average almost 5 minor penalties per game, Nashville is going to need to stay out of the box on Tuesday night.
Goaltending
On the positive side, with Nashville desperately needing points it would be no surprise if Jusse Saros got the nod in net, even against a bottom feeder team like the Canucks. Saros has had a very strong season for Nashville putting up a 20-16-5 record with the 11th best save percentage compared to all other goalies at .916. Saros is also 4-0 vs Vancouver in his career.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators Injury Report
- Oliver Ekman-Larsson (VAN) – OUT – Ankle
- Tanner Pearson (VAN) – IR – Wrist
- Curtis Lazar (VAN) Day-To-Day – Lower Body
- Travis Dermott (VAN) IR – Undisclosed
- Tucker Poolman (VAN) IR – UNdisclosed
- Ilya Mikheyev (VAN) IR – Knee
- Filip Forsberg (NASH) Day To Day – Upper Body
- Mark Borowiecki (NASH) IR – Upper Body
- Alexandre Carrier (NASH) Out – Upper Body
Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators Betting Trends
- At this point, the Over is 3-0-2 in Canucks last 5 games following a win.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Canucks last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Canucks are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
- Also, the Over is 4-0-1 in Predators last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Predators last 7 vs. Pacific.
- So far, the Underdog is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
- In fact, the Over is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings.
Free Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators NHL Prediction
This is an interesting game for me, the Canucks are my team but they have been so disappointing this season its hard to pick them with confidence, but the underdog is 6-1 in the match up over the last 7 games, but I think the stronger bet here is on the over.
Additionally, play the over and you can sprinkle a little on the Canucks.
4* Free Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators NHL Betting Pick: Over 6.5 -120
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