How to Pick the Predators vs. Canucks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 29

Published 11:50 am Tuesday, January 28, 2025

The matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks at 9:00 PM ET on Wednesday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Predators vs. Canucks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

  • A total of 22 Nashville games this season have gone over Wednesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
  • There have been 28 Vancouver games with over 5.5 goals this season.
  • The total for this game (5.5) is 0.0 less than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.69) and Canucks (2.84).
  • This game’s over/under is 0.8 less than the 6.4 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -146

  • The Predators have gone 14-15 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • When playing with moneyline odds of -146 or shorter, Nashville has compiled a 10-6 record (winning 62.5% of its games).
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Predators’ implied win probability is 59.3%.

Canucks Moneyline: +122

  • In Vancouver’s 25 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has nine wins.
  • When the Canucks’ moneyline odds are +122 or longer, they have won three games in nine opportunities.
  • Vancouver has a 45.0% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Vancouver 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • With 18 goals and 31 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (49 points).
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 39 points (15 goals, 24 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • With 35 points through 44 games (nine goals and 26 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offense this season.
  • In the 37 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .899, 39th in the league.

Canucks Points Leaders

  • Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes has totaled 42 assists and 14 goals in 45 games, good for 56 points.
  • Jonathan Tanner Miller is pivotal for Vancouver’s offense with 34 total points (0.9 per game), including nine goals and 25 assists through 39 games.
  • Vancouver’s Brock Boeser has 33 points, courtesy of 16 goals (second on team) and 17 assists (fifth).
  • Vancouver’s Kevin Lankinen is 18-8-6 this season, compiling 775 saves and allowing 81 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .905 save percentage (25th in the league).

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/21/2025 Sharks W 7-5 Home -405
1/23/2025 Sharks W 6-5 Away -222
1/25/2025 Ducks L 5-2 Away -192
1/29/2025 Canucks Home -146
1/31/2025 Sabres Away
2/1/2025 Penguins Away
2/3/2025 Senators Home

Canucks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/23/2025 Oilers L 6-2 Away +153
1/25/2025 Capitals W 2-1 Home +105
1/27/2025 Blues W 5-2 Away +112
1/29/2025 Predators Away +122
1/31/2025 Stars Away
2/2/2025 Red Wings Home
2/4/2025 Avalanche Home

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Nashville vs. Vancouver Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 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: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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