Canucks vs. Predators Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 5 on April 30

The Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9) are favorites when they welcome in the Nashville Predators (47-30-5) on Tuesday, April 30 at 10:00 PM ET on TBS, Max, and BSSO. The Canucks are -125 on the moneyline to win, while the Predators have +105 moneyline odds.

Here is our prediction for who will secure the win in this NHL Playoffs First Round contest.

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Canucks vs. Predators Game Info

  • When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TBS, Max, and BSSO
  • 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 (5.5) Canucks 4 Predators 2

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Canucks Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • Vancouver is 5-5-0 against the spread, and 6-3-1 overall, in its last 10 contests.
  • Vancouver went over in four of its last 10 contests.
  • The average amount of goals in the Canucks' past 10 games is 0.4 more than the over/under of 5.5 set for this game.
  • In their past 10 games, the Canucks have scored 0.9 fewer goals per game than their average on the season.

Predators Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • Over its past 10 games, Nashville went 4-6-0 versus the spread and 4-4-2 straight up.
  • In its past 10 games, Nashville has hit the over twice.
  • The Predators have averaged a total of 6.1 combined goals over their last 10 games, 0.6 greater than this game's over/under of 5.5.
  • In their last 10 games, the Predators and their opponents are scoring 1.2 fewer goals per game than their season-long game scoring average, 8.7.

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Canucks Top Performers

  • In 81 games for Vancouver this season, Jonathan Tanner Miller has put up 103 total points (first on the team) -- 37 goals and 66 assists.
  • Thatcher Demko has a 35-14-2 record between the pipes this season. He has saved 1369 total shots with a .918 save percentage (seventh in the NHL), and has conceded 123 goals (2.4 goals against average).
  • Quinn Hughes leads Vancouver with a +38 plus-minus.

Predators Top Performers

  • Nashville's leader in terms of points (94) and goals (48) is Filip Forsberg.
  • Juuse Saros has a 2.9 goals against average, .906 save percentage (31st in the league) and 35-24-5 record in net for Nashville.
  • Nashville's leader in plus-minus rating is Ryan McDonagh, at +19.

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Canucks Injuries

Thatcher Demko: Knee (Out), Tucker Poolman: Head (Out), Casey DeSmith: Undisclosed (Questionable)

Predators Injuries

Spencer Stastney: Upper Body (Questionable)

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