How to Pick the Predators vs. Canucks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 3

Published 3:36 am Friday, January 3, 2025

How to Pick the Predators vs. Canucks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 3

Wanting to place some wagers on the upcoming game (Friday at 10:00 PM ET) between the Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena Below, we provide our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Canucks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

  • This season, 16 of Nashville’s 38 games have gone over Friday’s over/under of 6 goals.
  • So far this season, 23 games Vancouver has played finished with more than 6 goals.
  • The Predators score 2.39 goals per game, compared to the Canucks’ average of 3.11, adding up to 0.5 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
  • These two teams are conceding a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.4 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

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Predators Moneyline: -128

  • In the 22 times this season the Predators have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 9-13 in those games.
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -128 or shorter, Nashville is 7-11 (winning 38.9% of the time).
  • The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 56.1% chance to win.

Canucks Moneyline: +108

  • Vancouver has pulled off an upset victory five times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 15 games as the underdog).
  • The Canucks have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +108 or longer (in nine such games).
  • Vancouver has a 48.1% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vancouver 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • With nine goals and 21 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (30 points).
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 14 goals and 13 assists for Nashville to compile 27 total points (0.7 per game).
  • Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Roman Josi’s 27 points. He’s contributed 17 assists.
  • In the 30 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .902, 30th in the league.

Canucks Points Leaders

  • Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes has recorded 34 assists and eight goals in 34 games, good for 42 points.
  • Conor Garland is crucial for Vancouver’s attack with 28 total points (0.8 per game), including 10 goals and 18 assists through 37 games.
  • Jake DeBrusk has scored 16 goals and contributed 12 assists for Vancouver, giving him a point total of 28.
  • Kevin Lankinen’s record stands at 15-6-4 on the season, allowing 64 goals (2.6 goals against average) and collecting 621 saves with a .907 save percentage (21st in the league).

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/27/2024 Blues L 7-4 Away -139
12/30/2024 Jets L 3-0 Away +105
12/31/2024 Wild L 5-3 Away +100
1/3/2025 Canucks Away -128
1/4/2025 Flames Away
1/7/2025 Jets Away
1/11/2025 Capitals Home

Canucks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/28/2024 Kraken L 5-4 Home -129
12/31/2024 Flames L 3-1 Away +113
1/2/2025 Kraken W 4-3 Away -100
1/3/2025 Predators Home +108
1/6/2025 Canadiens Away
1/8/2025 Capitals Away
1/10/2025 Hurricanes Away

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Nashville vs. Vancouver Game Info

  • Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Venue: Rogers Arena

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