The Nashville Predators (11-20-7) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they face the Vancouver Canucks (18-11-8) on the road on Friday, January 3 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Friday's contest.
Over the last 10 contests, the Canucks have gone 4-3-3 while scoring 27 total goals (five power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 21.7%). They have conceded 29 goals.
Predators vs. Canucks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final result of Canucks 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+167)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators are 2-7-9 in overtime contests on their way to an 11-20-7 overall record.
- In the 14 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-4-7 record (good for 13 points).
- In the two games this season the Predators registered just one goal, they lost both times.
- Nashville has finished 1-7-6 in the 14 games this season when it scored two goals (registering eight points).
- The Predators have scored three or more goals in 16 games (10-5-1, 21 points).
- In the 12 games when Nashville has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 4-5-3 to record 11 points.
- In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 6-7-4 (16 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents 21 times, and went 5-13-3 (13 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have a record of 18-11-8 this season and are 4-8-12 in overtime contests.
- Vancouver has earned 21 points (7-2-7) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Canucks scored only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- Vancouver has earned five points (1-2-3 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Canucks have scored three or more goals 26 times, earning 39 points from those matchups (17-4-5).
- Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 18 games this season and has registered 24 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 8-2-2 (18 points).
- The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Canucks finished 10-9-5 in those contests (25 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd | 2.39 | Goals Scored | 3.11 | 13th |
| 23rd | 3.21 | Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 22nd |
| 11th | 29.4 | Shots | 25.6 | 29th |
| 27th | 29.6 | Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 13th |
| 20th | 18.69% | Power Play % | 23.08% | 12th |
| 5th | 83.9% | Penalty Kill % | 81.08% | 14th |
Predators vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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