Canucks vs. Predators Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2 on April 23

The Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9) have -125 moneyline odds to win when they host a game against the Nashville Predators (47-30-5), who have +105 moneyline odds, on Tuesday at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN2, SportsNet, and TVAS.

Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which club we predict will come out on top in Tuesday's NHL Playoffs First Round action.

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Canucks vs. Predators Game Info

  • When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2, SportsNet, and TVAS
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
  • Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia

Prediction: Who will win the Canucks vs. Predators game?

Computer picks for Canucks vs Predators
ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Predators (+1.5) Over (6) Canucks 4 Predators 2

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Canucks Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • Vancouver is 3-6-0 against the spread, and 6-3-1 overall, in its past 10 contests.
  • In its past 10 games, Vancouver went over four times.
  • The Canucks and their opponents have averaged 5.9 goals combined in their past 10 games, 0.1 less than the over/under in this matchup (6).
  • In their last 10 games, the Canucks are scoring 0.8 fewer goals per game than their season-long average.

Predators Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • The Predators went 4-5-1 in its past 10 games, including a 4-6-0 record versus the spread in that span.
  • Three of Nashville's last 10 outings have gone over the total.
  • The Predators total over the last 10 games is 0.2 goals greater than the 6 total given for this matchup.
  • Over their past 10 games, the Predators and their opponents are averaging 8.2 goals, 0.5 goals lower than their season-long per-game average.

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Canucks Top Performers

  • Over 81 games for Vancouver this season, J.T. Miller has put up 103 total points (first on the club) -- 37 goals and 66 assists.
  • Thatcher Demko has gone 34-14-2 in goal. He has allowed 123 goals (2.4 goals against average) while recording 1363 saves with a .917 save percentage (eighth in the league).
  • Quinn Hughes leads Vancouver with a +38 plus-minus.

Predators Top Performers

  • Nashville is led by Filip Forsberg in terms of points (94) and goals (48).
  • Nashville's Juuse Saros is 35-24-5 between the pipes, with a .906 save percentage (30th in the league) and a 2.9 goals against average.
  • Ryan McDonagh has the top plus-minus rating on the squad at +19.

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Canucks Injuries

Tucker Poolman: Head (Out)

Predators Injuries

Dante Fabbro: Upper Body (Out), Alexander Carrier: Upper Body (Questionable)

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