The game between the Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks at 10:00 PM ET on Friday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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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 total of 6 goals.
• In Vancouver’s 37 games this season, 23 have finished with more goals than Friday’s over/under of 6.
• 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.
• The 6.4 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.4 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -131

• The Predators have won 40.9% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (9-13).
• Nashville is 6-11 when playing with moneyline odds of -131 or shorter (35.3% win percentage).
• The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 56.7% in this game.

Canucks Moneyline: +110

• In 15 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Vancouver has pulled off the upset five times.
• The Canucks have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +110 or longer (in nine such games).
• Vancouver’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 47.6% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vancouver 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has been imperative to Nashville’s offense this season, putting up 30 points in 38 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s top contributors currently with 27 total points (14 goals and 13 assists) to his name.
• With 24 points through 34 games (seven goals and 17 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offense this season.
• Juuse Saros (8-16-6) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .902 for Nashville.

Canucks Points Leaders

• Quinn Hughes is a top offensive contributor for his club with 42 points (1.1 per game). He has recorded eight goals and 34 assists in 34 games (playing 23:05 per game).
• 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 scored 16 goals and contributed 12 assists for Vancouver, giving him a point total of 28.
• Vancouver’s Kevin Lankinen is 15-6-4 this season, amassing 621 saves and giving up 64 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .907 save percentage (21st in the league).

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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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