For the upcoming matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks on Friday at 10:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Predators vs. Canucks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Friday’s total of 6 goals 16 times this season.
• In Vancouver’s 37 games this season, 23 have finished with more goals than Friday’s over/under of 6.
• These two teams combine for 5.5 goals per game, 0.5 less than the total set for this contest.
• This game’s over/under is 0.4 less than the 6.4 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -128

• The Predators have been victorious in nine of their 22 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (40.9%).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -128 or shorter, Nashville has compiled a 7-11 record (winning just 38.9% of its games).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 56.1% to win.

Canucks Moneyline: +108

• In 15 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Vancouver has achieved the upset five times.
• When the Canucks’ moneyline odds are +108 or longer, they have won three games in nine opportunities.
• Vancouver’s implied probability to win is 48.1% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vancouver 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has been critical to Nashville’s offense this season, putting up 30 points in 38 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s important contributors currently with 27 total points (14 goals and 13 assists) to his name.
• Nashville’s offensive 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

• Quinn Hughes’ eight goals and 34 assists in 34 contests give him 42 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Conor Garland’s 28 points this season, including 10 goals and 18 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Vancouver.
• Jake DeBrusk has 16 goals and 12 assists for Nashville.
• Kevin Lankinen has a .907 save percentage (21st in the league), with 621 total saves, while allowing 64 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has put up a 15-6-4 record between the posts for Vancouver this season.

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Venue: Rogers Arena

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