Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction NHL Picks 1/3/25

In this article, we will formulate a Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 3rd at the Rogers Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Predators’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Canucks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nashville

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vancouver

-Recent betting trends in games played between Nashville and Vancouver 

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Predators and Canucks. 

Predators Continue to Struggle

The Predators are continuing to struggle and there has to be some major concern about them heading into this game. The Predators have lost each of the last three games and each of the losses have come in the puck line. On New Year’s Eve, they faced off against the Minnesota Wild and they ended up losing 5-3. At the end of the first period they were up 2-1, but as the game went on the defense really let them down, and that led to the defeat. Brady Skeji didn’t score but he did have two assists. Justus Annunen started in goal and saved 33 of the 38 shots that he faced. 

The Predators on the season are averaging 2.34 goals while their defense is giving up 3.21 goals per game. The offense is ranked 32nd in the league while the defense is ranked 23rd. They are averaging 29.4 shots per game which is 12th best in the league. Jeremy Lauzon is dealing with a lower-body injury and he’s questionable for an injury right now. Filip Forsberg has scored nine goals and added 21 assists so far this season. The Predators will face the Flames, Jets, Capitals, Golden Knights, and Blackhawks following this one.

Canucks on Tired Legs

The Canucks are going to be on tired legs after their game on Thursday night against the Seattle Kraken. On New Year’s Eve, they faced off against the Calgary Flames, and they scored only one goal, but the defense gave up three goals, and that led to the defeat. On December 28th, the Canucks scored five goals and they ended up winning by a goal. The Canucks on the season are averaging 3.11 goals while their defense is giving up 3.17 goals per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the defense is ranked 21st. 

They are averaging 25.7 shots per game which is 29th in the league. Quinn Hughes is having a strong season and he has scored eight goals and added 24 assists. One issue though is he is out with an injury and not having him is a huge loss for this team. Center Elias Petterson is also hurt and will be out for this game. In this game, the Cnaucks need to find a way to get to a fast start. Getting out to a slow start on tired legs is going to make life tough. 

Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction

Even on tired legs, the Canucks are going to find a way here. This Predators team just isn’t good and they are averaging only 2.39 goals per game. Even with the injuries the Canucks offense has been fine overall, and it’s not going to take many goals here. Look for the Canucks to score at least three goals, and that will be the difference here as they will come out on top. Back the Canucks on the money line to end up cashing here.