Both teams are attempting to recover from shaky starts to the season as the Vancouver Canucks take on the Nashville Predators.
The Canucks are towards the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 3-6-2 record, while the Predators are near the top with a 4-6-1 record. The upcoming game could be a good one, as both teams are attempting to build on recent victories and rebound in the Western Conference.
Predators vs Canucks Betting Odds
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Predators vs Canucks Match Details
Fixture: Nashville at Vancouver
Date and Time: Saturday, November 5 at 10:05 PM ET
Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, B.C.
Predators vs Canucks Key Stats
With only 2.73 goals scored per game, the Predators' offense is having a difficult time this season. The top two lines, led by Filip Forsberg, Matt Duchene, and Mikael Granlund, have combined for 25 assists and eight goals, but the rest of the offense has struggled.
The Predators' offense has fallen short, but the defense has also suffered, giving up 3.27 goals per game. Together, Ryan McDonagh and Mattias Ekholm have blocked 38 shots and 1.6 defensive point shares, but the rest of the team has underperformed, making it simple for opponents to find open chances in the goal.
Despite rising up and scoring 3.45 goals per game, including 20 goals in their last four games, the Canucks are having a difficult season. Leading the top line, Elias Pettersson and Bo Horvat have combined for 15 goals and 13 assists, but the rest of the attack has also contributed.
The defense has been among the worst in the league, allowing 4.09 goals per game, even as the offense has improved. The top two pairings have been led by Luke Schenn and Tyler Myers, but the rest of the team has been terrible, allowing opponents to find open chances on goal at will.
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Predators vs Canucks Best Picks and Prediction
Following a significant victory, the Predators aim to completely dominate the Canucks on both sides of the ice.
With Matt Duchene, Filip Forsberg, and the rest of the forward group establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with great puck movement, the Predators will look to build off a four-goal game and consistently find the back of the net to overwhelm a Canucks defense that is allowing 4.09 goals per game.
Pick: Predators ML (+100)
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