There are lots of betting possibilities to take into account for the upcoming matchup that has the Nashville Predators clashing with the Vancouver Canucks at 10:00 PM ET on Friday, January 3. To get you ready to place a wager or build a parlay, check out our best bets and projections below.

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Predators vs. Canucks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s over/under of 6 goals 16 times.
• In Vancouver’s 37 games this season, 23 have finished with more goals than Friday’s total 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.
• 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: -179

• The Predators have gone 9-13 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Nashville is 2-3 (victorious in 40.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -179 or shorter.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 64.2% to win.

Canucks Moneyline: +148

• Vancouver has claimed an upset victory five times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 15 games as the underdog).
• The Canucks have won their only game with moneyline odds of +148 or longer (in one such game).
• Vancouver has a 40.3% implied probability to win this game.

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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, racking up 30 points in 38 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Roman Josi has contributed 24 points for Nashville in 34 games this season, scoring 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 squad with 42 points (1.1 per game). He has scored eight goals and 34 assists in 34 games (playing 23:05 per game).
• Conor Garland has made a major impact for Vancouver this season with 28 points, thanks to 10 goals and 18 assists.
• Jake DeBrusk has 16 goals and 12 assists, for a season point total of 28.
• 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.

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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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