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Game time: January 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Rogers Arena — Vancouver, BC

Article updated Jan 3, 2:17 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The 2024-25 NHL season will resume on Friday, January 3 with the Nashville Predators facing off against the Vancouver Canucks in a Western Conference showdown at Rogers Arena

Game outlook

The 2024-25 NHL season will resume on Friday, January 3 with the Nashville Predators facing off against the Vancouver Canucks in a Western Conference showdown at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The game is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET as part of their three-game regular-season series. The Predators previously defeated the Canucks 5-3 at Rogers Arena back in November. Nashville is the betting favorite for this matchup, opening at -128 with the current line now at Nashville -140. Will Vancouver be able to secure a win and seek revenge against the Predators? Stay updated with the Predators vs. Canucks prediction to find out more.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Predators -140 | Canucks +125

Spread: Predators -1.5 (+178) | Canucks +1.5 (-215)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nashville will win straight-up is 58%.

Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators are currently on a six-game road trip, with mixed results so far. After consecutive wins at home, they dropped three straight road games. In their latest game against the Minnesota Wild, they outshot their opponents but gave up three power-play goals. Juuse Saros is expected to start in goal for their upcoming game against Vancouver, with a record of 2-10 this season. The Predators struggle offensively, ranking 32nd in the league in scoring, and defensively, allowing an average of 3.21 goals against per game. They currently have a power ranking of 29 and a season record of 11-20-7. For those interested in sports wagering, consider checking out the best sports betting promos.

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Vancouver Canucks Analysis

Thursday's games were not included in the analysis. The struggling Vancouver Canucks visited the Seattle Kraken in hopes of ending a two-game losing streak. Vancouver has only won three of its last 11 games overall. Last Tuesday, they suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Calgary Flames, with Brock Boeser scoring their only goal. Goalie Kevin Lankinen is expected to start on Friday night, with a record of 14-6-4, a 2.58 GAA, and a .908 save percentage in the 2024-25 season. The Canucks allow an average of 3.17 goals per game and score an average of 3.11 goals per game. They have a power ranking of 17 and are ranked 14th for offense and 21st for defense in the league. The Canucks have a record of 2-10 overall. In their last three matchups against Vancouver, Nashville went 1-2-0. For accurate NHL predictions, it is recommended to consult the top NHL cappers.

Nashville Predators Face Betting Concerns Against Vancouver Canucks

The Nashville Predators, favored at -140, present a concerning wager on the road against the Vancouver Canucks. Despite the Canucks' recent struggles, the Predators have performed poorly throughout the current season. Juuse Saros has notably struggled in goal, allowing 15 goals in his last four starts and posting underwhelming stats for the month of December. In contrast, Lankinen has been more solid for the Canucks with a better GAA and save percentage. Although the absence of defenseman Quinn Hughes is a significant loss for Vancouver, the return of Elias Pettersson to the lineup should provide a boost. In light of these factors, it may be prudent to exercise caution when considering betting on the Predators in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Predators vs Canucks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Predators vs Canucks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Nashville Predators-128 → -189Moved
  • Moneyline · Vancouver Canucks+105 → +165Moved
  • Spread · Nashville Predators-1.5 (+180) → -1.5 (+140)Moved
  • Spread · Vancouver Canucks+1.5 (-220) → +1.5 (-165)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Nashville Predators
4-3 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Vancouver Canucks
2-10 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-03T19:17:00.465Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-17Nashville Predators 5 · Vancouver Canucks 3
Final result

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Nashville Predators defeated Vancouver Canucks 3-0

Nashville Predators defeated Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on January 3, 2025, a 3-goal decision in the series. Nashville Predators' strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Nashville Predators -1.5 (+140) spread, Nashville Predators covered, while the 3 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • AliencreationSpread · Vancouver Canucks +1.5 (-215)Loss
  • 1188460207Moneyline · Nashville Predators +105Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Vancouver Canucks +125Loss