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

Published 3:46 am Friday, January 3, 2025

Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay, Friday’s game at 10:00 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, check out our best bets for this contest.

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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 hit the over on this game’s total (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.
  • 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

Predators Moneyline: -128

  • The Predators have been victorious in nine of their 22 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (40.9%).
  • Nashville is 7-11 (victorious in only 38.9% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -128 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 56.1% chance to win.

Canucks Moneyline: +108

  • Vancouver has five wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 15 times).
  • The Canucks have three wins in games when their odds are +108 or longer on the moneyline (in nine opportunities).
  • Vancouver has a 48.1% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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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 leading contributors (30 points).
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • Roman Josi has contributed 24 points for Nashville in 34 games this season, netting a goal on 6.8% of his shots and putting up seven goals and 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 is a top offensive contributor for his team 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.
  • Vancouver’s Jake DeBrusk has 28 points (16 goals, 12 assists) this season.
  • Kevin Lankinen has a record of 15-6-4 in 25 games this season, conceding 64 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 621 saves and 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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