Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 4/28/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators

Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: TBS

Odds/Point Spread: Canucks (-118) Predators (-102)

The Vancouver Canucks are en route to Bridgestone Arena on Sunday where they will go up against the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of their 1st round series. Vancouver leads the series 2-1. The moneyline on this contest has Vancouver at -118 while Nashville is at -102. The over/under is set at 7.

The Vancouver Canucks went home feeling good about their game by earning a 2-1 victory against the Predators in Game 3. Vancouver earned 14 minutes in the box in this contest. The Canucks had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the win. They also had 3 chances with the advantage and were able to notch 2 goals. For the outing, they netted 2 out of the 12 shots they tried.

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Vancouver Canucks opponents have totaled 250 power play tries (12th in pro hockey) and have scored 53 goals in those chances. The Canucks have had 2,343 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .906. Vancouver has tried 2,328 shots and holds a shot percentage of 12.0%. While at even strength, the Canucks have conceded 168 goals while having 222 of their own. Vancouver has accounted for 254 power play chances and they have added 57 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 22.44%. For the current campaign, they have 109 points and their points percentage is .673. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Vancouver Canucks have notched 279 goals (6th in the NHL) so far this season and have given up 221.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Casey DeSmith. Over the course of his pro career, DeSmith has accounted for 77 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .542. His save percentage currently is at .909 for his 8,923 minutes on the ice. DeSmith has seen 4,629 shots taken against him and he has 4,209 saves. Opponents have tallied 420 goals versus DeSmith in his professional career and his average for goals against per game is 2.82. He has a mark of 70-53-21 and he started in 142 games. DeSmith has been in net for 163 matchups throughout his hockey career.

In Game 3 Nashville had 5 power play opportunities in this matchup but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Predators scored 1 goal out of the 30 shots on goal they pursued.

On the year, the Nashville Predators have accounted for 266 goals, 99 points, and a points percentage of .604. They have permitted 248 goals to be scored by way of 191 goals at even strength and 57 goals while they were shorthanded. The Predators have accumulated 208 goals at even strength and 58 goals (10th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have earned 269 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 21.56%. Nashville has put up 2,641 shots (8th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 10.07%, while allowing the other team 2,507 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 76.92% on their oppositions 247 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 90.1%.

Across the ice you will find Juuse Saros defending the net. Saros is the owner of a career record of 182-119-32 and has played in 350 games. Saros' quality start percentage comes out to 60.7% and he has qualified for 202 quality starts in his pro career. He has gathered 9,705 saves out of 10,583 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .917. His opposition is averaging 2.63 goals per game and he has allowed 878 goals in total. He has made the start in 333 games and has accumulated 20,046 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Nashville (-102)

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