In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 29th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 18-23-7 this year after they lost to Anaheim by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Nashville tied the game at two in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Predators out shot Anaheim by a total of 43-35, won 46.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Nyquist and O’Reilly, while Saros stopped 30 out of 35 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Predators defeated the Sharks in back to back games by scores of 6-5 and 7-5. Nashville has won five of their last six games and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 43 points. Nashville has scored 2.69 goals per game and they have allowed 3.21 goals against per game, while also going 22.1% on the power play and 81.9% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 18 goals, 31 assists, and 173 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 15 goals, 23 assists, and 152 shots on goal. Juuse Saros is 11-19-6 with a 2.88 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this year. 

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 22-17-10 this season after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Vancouver scored the first three goals in the game and cruised to the victory in the final 30 minutes. The Canucks out shot St. Louis by a total of 30-26, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Garland (2), Miller, Suter, and Myers, while Lankinen stopped 24 out of 26 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Canucks defeated the Capitals by a score of 2-1, but did lose to the Oilers by a score of 6-2 before that. Vancouver has lost four of their last seven games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 54 points. Vancouver has scored 2.84 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 22.6% on the power play and 80.1% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with 14 goals, 42 assists, and 133 shots on goal, while JT Miller has added nine goals, 25 assists, and 81 shots on goal. Thatcher Demko is 3-5-3 with a 3.47 goals against average and an .867 save percentage this year. 

Why the Predators will beat the Canucks

• The Predators have won seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Canucks have lost each of their last four night games following a road win.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Predators’ last four games.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games following a road win.
• The Predators have won the first period in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Predators’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Canucks’ last four road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Wednesday night games between two teams from the Western Conference have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last four games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Jonathan Marchessault has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last six home games.
• Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in seven of the Predators’ last eight games.
• Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last 11 games as favorites.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Brock Boeser has recorded an assist in each of the Canucks’ last five games.
• Kiefer Sherwood has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances against former teams.
• Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last six games.

Predators vs Canucks Prediction 

Nashville comes into this matchup after losing to the Ducks in their last game, but they have played better over the last two weeks and they are at home. The Predators are 12-8-3 at home this year, while the Canucks are 13-7-4 on the road. Vancouver has won two games in a row and they allowed a total of three goals in those two victories. The Canucks have been an up and down team so far this season, but Nashville is playing some of their best hockey of the year. Take the Predators to get the win at home.