Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks Prediction, NHL Odds
The Canucks are coming off a heartbreaking 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers Saturday night, but have still managed to earn at least a point in each of their three home games to date. The Predators are coming off a 3-2 overtime win over Toronto on Saturday, but have posted just two wins in seven road contests heading into a five-game Western swing.
The Canucks lead the way as -135 home favourites on the Wednesday NHL odds, while the Predators trail as +115 underdogs. The total is pegged at 6.0, with the UNDER favoured as a -120 bet.
Predators vs. Canucks NHL Betting Odds
Tuesday’s matchup at Rogers Arena will be the second meeting between these teams over the past week. The Predators dropped a 3-2 decision when they hosted Vancouver last Tuesday, and have now lost two in a row in head-to-head action. However, the Preds have won two of their past three road dates with the Canucks, with each of those matchups getting settled by just a single goal.
Overall, the Predators have been respectable during their recent uneven run on the road, scoring an average of three goals per game over their past four. That marks a big turnaround after the club scored two or fewer goals in seven of their previous nine away dates.
Nashville Predators
After enduring a slow start to the campaign, the Predators have found their legs during an impressive 3-1-0 run that has featured decisive victories over both the Rangers and San Jose. Ryan O’Reilly has been a solid contributor in his Music City debut, potting four goals and six points in eight games including a two-goal performance against his former Toronto maple Leafs teammates in Saturday’s win. Centre Tommy Novak is also proving that last season’s breakthrough campaign was new fluke, matching O’Reilly’s production, and tallying two goals and two assists during a three-game points streak. Novak also offers intriguing upside as a +290 bet on the Predators vs Canucks player props to extend his points streak with a goal on Tuesday. However, it has been the play of netminder Juuse Saros that has given this team a lift. Saros has compiled a gaudy .939 save percentage while going 3-1-0 over his past four starts, but allowed three goals on just 24 shots in last week’s loss to the Canucks.
Vancouver Canucks
After outscoring opponents by a wide 13-5 margin during an impressive three-game win streak, the Canucks came out flat in Saturday’s date with the Rangers. In addition to spotting their opponents an early lead while failing to score in the first period for the first time in four games, the Canucks rebounded, only to see their third-period advantage also fizzle on their way to a 3-2 OT loss. Special teams dominated at both ends of the ice in Saturday’s loss to New York. The Canucks recorded their first power play goal in three games and briefly claimed the lead with their second shorthanded goal in as many games, this time from Tyler Myers. However, they also saw all three New York goals in regulation come on the power play, and have now allowed multiple power play goals in three of their eight games to date. On a positive note, JT Miller has particularly enjoyed home coming this season. With his power play marker versus the Rangers, Miller has now recorded three goals and eight points in three home appearances this season, and has compiled 10 points during a five-game home points streak that dates to last season.
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