In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 12th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 19-37-8 this season after they lost to the Senators by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Vancouver allowed a goal in the second period and an empty net goal in the third for the shutout loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 24-16, won 56.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver was led by Hronek, who had three shots on goal, while Lankinen stopped 22 out of 23 shots, which was a .957 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Jets by a score of 3-2, but did beat the Blackhawks by a score of 6-3 before that. The Canucks have lost nine of their last ten games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 46 points. Vancouver has scored 2.52 goals per game and they have allowed 3.69 goals against per game, while also going 18.2% on the power play and 70.9% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 13 goals and 25 assists, while Filip Hronek has added six goals and 30 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Kevin Lankinen, who is 7-21-5 with a 3.65 goals against average and an .877 save percentage this season.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 29-27-8 this year after they defeated the Kraken by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Nashville trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they scored three times in the second and once in the third to get the win. The Predators were out shot by a total of 45-27, won 50.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Jost, Schaefer, Stamkos, and Ufko, while Saros stopped 43 out of 45 shots, which was a .956 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Sabres by a score of 3-2, but did beat the Bruins by a score of 6-3 before that. The Predators have lost four of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 66 points. Nashville has scored 2.94 goals per game and they have allowed 3.41 goals against per game, while also going 22.9% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Ryan O’Reilly has led Nashville with 22 goals and 39 assists, while Filip Forsberg has added 28 goals and 25 assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 23-19-6 with a 3.16 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this season.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won each of their last six games against the Predators following a home loss.
- The Predators have lost five of their last six games as an away favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games against the Predators following a loss.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 night games following a road win.
- The Predators have lost the first period in nine of their last 10 night games following a road win.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Canucks have lost each of their last six home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The road team has won nine of the last 10 games between the Predators and Canucks.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last 10 games between the Predators and Canucks.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last six home games against Central Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last seven home games against the Predators following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last five games at Rogers Arena against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last four games following a home loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 11 of the Predators’ last 13 road games against Western Conference opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Elias Pettersson has scored at least one goal in four of his five previous appearances with the Canucks as home underdogs against the Predators.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one assist in six of his last eight appearances with the Canucks as underdogs against the Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last six road games against the Canucks.
- Steven Stamkos has scored the last goal in each of the Predators’ last three games as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (3.69).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (70.90%).
- The Nashville Predators rank 28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.41).
- The Nashville Predators have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Blues on February, 2.
Canucks vs Predators Prediction
Vancouver comes into this matchup after losing nine of their last ten games and they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last five. The Canucks are 6-20-5 at home this year, while the Predators are 12-14-5 on the road. Nashville has lost four of their last six, but they have won two of their last three and are battling for the playoffs. The Predators aren’t a great team, but they should still cruise by this Vancouver team that very low scoring. Take Nashville by at least two goals here.