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 piece 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.
• A total of 23 of Vancouver’s games have ended with more than 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.5 goals per game, 0.5 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• The 6.4 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.4 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -131

• The Predators are 9-13 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -131 or shorter, Nashville has compiled a 6-11 record (winning only 35.3% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 56.7% chance to win.

Canucks Moneyline: +110

• Vancouver has five wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 15 times).
• When the Canucks’ moneyline odds are +110 or longer, they have won three games out of nine opportunities.
• 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, racking up 30 points in 38 games.
• Having scored 14 goals and adding 13 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is an important piece of the offense for Nashville through 38 games.
• With 24 points through 34 games (seven goals and 17 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive efforts this season.
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 8 wins and 16 losses this season while giving up 82 goals with 758 saves.

Canucks Points Leaders

• Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes has recorded 34 assists and eight goals in 34 games, good for 42 points.
• Conor Garland is crucial for Vancouver’s offense with 28 total points (0.8 per game), including 10 goals and 18 assists through 37 contests.
• 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, collecting 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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