Predators vs. Canucks Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 3 on April 26

Friday's NHL schedule features an expected close contest between the Nashville Predators (47-30-5) and the Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators are -115 on the moneyline to win against the Canucks (-105) in the game, which begins at 7:30 PM ET on TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSSO.

Get ready for this NHL Playoffs First Round matchup with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory.

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Predators vs. Canucks Game Info

  • When: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
  • Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

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

Computer picks for Predators vs Canucks
ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Canucks (+1.5) Over (5.5) Predators 4 Canucks 3

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Predators Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • In its past 10 contests Nashville has gone 5-4-1 overall, with a 5-5-0 record against the spread.
  • In Nashville's past 10 games, it hit the over twice.
  • The Predators and their opponents have averaged 6.2 goals combined in their past 10 games, 0.7 more than the over/under of 5.5 in this matchup.
  • During their last 10 games, the Predators have scored 0.8 fewer goals per game than their average on the season.

Canucks Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • The Canucks went 5-4-1 over its past 10 games, including a 3-7-0 ledger against the spread during that span.
  • In its past 10 games, Vancouver has gone over the total four times.
  • The Canucks have averaged a total of 5.9 combined goals over their last 10 games, 0.4 greater than this game's total of 5.5.
  • Over their past 10 games, Canucks' game goal totals average 9.3 goals, 1.4 goals lower per game than their season-long game scoring average.

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Predators Top Performers

  • Filip Forsberg has scored 48 goals (first on the club) in 82 games for Nashville this season, while adding 46 assists to record 94 total points.
  • Juuse Saros has gone 35-24-5 in goal. He has conceded 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) while making 1672 saves with a .906 save percentage.
  • Ryan McDonagh leads Nashville with a +19 plus-minus.

Canucks Top Performers

  • Vancouver's top player in terms of points (103) is J.T. Miller.
  • Vancouver's Thatcher Demko is 35-14-2 between the pipes, with a .918 save percentage (seventh in the league) and a 2.4 goals against average.
  • With a +38 plus-minus rating, Quinn Hughes is tops on Vancouver.

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Predators Injuries

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

Canucks Injuries

Tucker Poolman: Head (Out), Thatcher Demko: Knee (Out)

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