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Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks visit the Nashville Predators on Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena, with puck drop set for 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Vancouver sits at 4-3-0 while Nashville enters at 2-3-2, both seeking consistency early in the season.
Vancouver has battled a rash of injuries, including Filip Chytil, who was placed on injured reserve after a hard hit in Washington that raised concerns about another concussion. Winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki and center Teddy Blueger were also sidelined, while Brock Boeser could return after missing two games due to personal reasons.
Coach Adam Foote’s squad fell 5-1 to the Penguins on Tuesday, a setback after back-to-back wins against Washington and Chicago. Meanwhile, the Predators have dropped four straight, struggling defensively in Tuesday’s 5-2 home loss to Anaheim.
Captain Roman Josi criticized the team’s execution: “We kind of gave them all their goals. Just mistakes we made, losing too many battles.” Coach Andrew Brunette added that his young defensemen “had a hard night” against the Ducks’ speed and forecheck.
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Line Movement and Odds
According to the latest NHL odds board the Canucks opened around -110 but have taken moderate support, now sitting near -106 on the moneyline, while the Predators hover at -114. Vancouver is +213 on the puck line (-1.5), while Nashville offers value at +1.5 (-270).
The total opened at 6.0 and has held steady, though early betting splits show 60% of public tickets on the Over while sharper action leans Under. Both teams have hit the Over in two-thirds of recent games.
Matchup Breakdown
The Canucks rank 2nd in the Pacific Division, relying on energy and depth scoring. Conor Garland and Kiefer Sherwood have sparked offense with timely goals, while Thatcher Demko anchors the crease with 107 saves across his last four starts. Vancouver also brings defensive grit, ranking top 10 in hits and blocks.
Nashville, meanwhile, needs more consistency in transition. The Predators sit 11th in goals scored (17) but have struggled to clear their zone cleanly. Filip Forsberg continues to lead the attack, while Juuse Saros provides stability in goal with 163 saves through six appearances.
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Injuries and Conditions
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report:
- Teddy Blueger (C) – Questionable, undisclosed
- Brock Boeser (RW) – Questionable, personal
- Filip Chytil (C) – Out, upper body
- Derek Forbort (D) – Out, undisclosed
- Jonathan Lekkerimaki (RW) – Out, shoulder
- Nils Hoglander (LW) – Out, lower body
Nashville Predators Injury Report:
- Jonathan Marchessault (C) – Questionable, lower body
- Nicolas Hague (D) – Out, upper body
Weather is not a factor indoors at Bridgestone Arena.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Both teams are trending differently against the number. Vancouver is 2-1 straight up as an underdog, while Nashville has failed to cover in its last four. The model projects a 4-3 Vancouver win, supporting value on the Canucks moneyline (-106).
With both sides generating chances and recent Over trends, bettors should also consider Over 6.0 (-106) as a secondary lean.
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