Prior to the puck dropping at 10:00 PM ET in Friday’s game between the Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to place a single wager or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay.

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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.
• So far this season, 23 games Vancouver has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• 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 giving up on average are 0.4 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -131

• The Predators have won 40.9% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (9-13).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -131 or shorter, Nashville has compiled a 6-11 record (winning just 35.3% of its games).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 56.7% to win.

Canucks Moneyline: +110

• In Vancouver’s 15 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has five wins.
• The Canucks have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +110 or longer (in nine such games).
• Vancouver’s implied probability to win this matchup is 47.6% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vancouver 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors this season with 30 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 7%.
• Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s major contributors currently with 27 total points (14 goals and 13 assists) to his name.
• On 103 shots (for seven goals) and 17 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 24 points this season.
• Across 30 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 8-16-6. During those games, he’s allowed 82 goals while recording 758 saves.

Canucks Points Leaders

• Quinn Hughes is among the top options on offense for Vancouver, with 42 points this season. He has put up eight goals and 34 assists in 34 games.
• Conor Garland is key for Vancouver’s offense with 28 total points (0.8 per game), including 10 goals and 18 assists through 37 contests.
• 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.

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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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