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Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Canucks take on the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of their best-of-7 Western Conference, 1st-round series at Bridgestone Arena Sunday. The Canucks lead the series 2-1. Puck drop is set for 5 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Canucks vs. Predators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Canucks stole Game 3 by a 2-1 final score Friday. The win was largely due to going 2-for-3 on the power play. G Casey DeSmith was awesome in place of Thatcher Demko (knee), who is out for the series. The former Penguin stopped 29 of 30 shots he saw. C J.T. Miller had a goal and an assist, and LD Quinn Hughes assisted on both goals.

The Preds couldn’t get anything going as they went 0-for-5 on the power play and gave up both goals on the PK. They outshot Vancouver 30-12 in the game. RW Luke Evangelista foiled the shutout with just over 3 minutes to go in the game, but they couldn’t sink the equalizer.

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Canucks at Predators odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Canucks +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Predators -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-250) | Predators -1.5 (+195)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Canucks at Predators projected goalies

Casey DeSmith (12-9-6, 2.89 GAA, .896 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Juuse Saros (35-24-5, 2.86 GAA, .906 SV%, 3 SO)

DeSmith is 1-1 with a 2.02 GAA and .911 SV% in the series. Game 3 was just his 3rd start in the playoffs in the 32-year-old’s career. The Canucks blocked 30 shots in front of him as he stopped 29 of 30 in Game 3.

Saros did what he could in Game 3, stopping 10 of 12 shots he faced. Again, the 2 goals were scored on the power play. Saros is 1-2 with a 2.03 GAA and .880 SV%. He has yet to face more than 20 shots in a game.

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Canucks at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 4, Canucks 2

Moneyline

This series is likely going 7 games, and I’m still confident in Nashville outlasting the young Canucks. If you want some of that action and have a free bet, the Predators are +200 to win the series.

I look for them to work on some things with the extra man. LD Roman Josi said after Game 3 that they needed to move more on the PP. I look for that to be corrected, and the PREDATORS -125 is where I’m going.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m not a fan of the spread either way here.

I like JUUSE SAROS UNDER 24.5 SAVES (-105). He has faced 12, 18 and 20 shots on goal in the series, and Nashville matched a franchise-record with 30 blocked shots in Game 2.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in 2 straight after the Over prevailed in Game 1. I look for things to open up a little more, and this 5.5 looks ripe. The Over is 7-3-0 in the last 10 meetings.

TAKE THE OVER 5.5 (-115).

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Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators meet in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Western Conference 1st-round series Friday. Puck drop from Bridgestone Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Canucks vs. Predators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Tied 1-1

The Predators might have deserved a better fate in Game 1. Nashville was leading 2-1 heading into the 3rd period, but allowed 2 goals in a 12-second span, eventually falling 4-2. The Predators were able to gain a split, though, picking up a 4-1 victory as an underdog (+110) in Game 2 as the Under (6) connected.

The Canucks were without starting goaltender Thatcher Demko for Game 2. He suffered an injury which is not believed to be related to the lower-body ailment that forced him out previously. However, coach Rick Tocchet said the All-Star goaltender is considered questionable for the remainder of the series. That meant Casey DeSmith was thrust back into action, and he suffered the loss in Game 2.

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Canucks at Predators odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Canucks -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Predators -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-275) | Predators -1.5 (+220)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Canucks at Predators projected goalies

Casey DeSmith (12-9-6, 2.89 GAA, .896 SV%, 1 SO – regular season) vs. Juuse Saros (35-24-5, 2.86 GAA, .906 SV%, 3 SO – regular season)

DeSmith was thrust into action in Game 2, with Demko nursing a new LBI. The backup allowed 3 goals on just 15 shots in 58:58 to take the loss. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 10 of his past 12 starts since March 16.

Saros picked up the victory in Game 2, turning aside 17 of the 18 shots he faced. He has managed a 1-1-0 record, 2.01 GAA and .895 SV% in 2 starts in this series. It’s been a far cry from how he wrapped up the season, as Saros allowed 4 or more goals in 5 of his final 8 regular-season starts since March 26.

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Canucks at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 4, Canucks 3

Moneyline

The PREDATORS (-115) are worth a look in this pivotal Game 3 in the Music City. It’s uncertain if or when Demko will be back for the Canucks (-105) in this series, or in the postseason. Nashville needs to get while the gettin’ is good.

DeSmith isn’t a terrible backstop by any means, but he isn’t an All-Star, either. Saros has snapped back to his previous outstanding form after a rough finish to the regular season.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Canucks +1.5 (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return if you require insurance, and you cannot play Vancouver straight up. That’s not a recommended long-term betting strategy.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-125) is worth a look. With DeSmith in between the pipes, Nashville should be able to generate a little more offense, similar to Game 2 when it lit the lamp 4 times.

The Predators have cashed the Over in 6 of the past 10 starts by Saros, and Nashville has cashed high in 3 straight at Bridgestone Arena, while the Over is 5-2 in the past 7 games on home ice.

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Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks meet in Game 2 of a best-of-7 Western Conference 1st-round series Tuesday. Puck drop from Rogers Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Predators vs. Canucks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Canucks lead 1-0

The underdog Predators (+135) held a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes, and a 2-1 lead heading into the 3rd period. Nashville held its own for most of the game, but it allowed 2 goals in a 12-second span to Pius Suter and Dakota Joshua, and once the crowd got back into it, the Predators knuckled under. Joshua added an empty-net goal to put a bow on the scoring. He also led the team with 6 hits.

It was a rare Over result for Nashville, as the Under was 4-2 in the final 6 games of the regular-season, with just 17 goals allowed in the span. However, against Vancouver, the Over has now cashed in 3 straight meetings, and 7 of the past 8 encounters in the series since Feb. 1, 2022.

The Canucks welcomed All-Star goaltender Thatcher Demko back from injury April 16 against the Calgary Flames, and he had mixed results in his final 2 regular-season starts. But he was rock-solid in Game 1, allowing just 2 goals on 22 shots in his 4th-career postseason start.

Quinn Hughes posted 2 assists, which is already his 5th-career multi-point performance in the postseason.

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Predators at Canucks odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Predators +120 (bet $100 to win $130) | Canucks -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Predators +1.5 (-210) | Canucks -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Predators at Canucks projected goalies

Juuse Saros (35-24-5, 2.86 GAA, .906 SV%, 3 SO – regular season) vs. Thatcher Demko (35-14-2, 2.45 GAA, .918 SV%, 5 SO – regular season)

Saros made just 17 saves on 20 shots, as Vancouver doesn’t take a lot of shots per game. In fact, while the Canucks ranked 6th in goals scored (3.4) and 11th on the power play (22.7%) in the regular season, they were just 26th in shots on goal (SOG) with 28.4 per game.

Demko has a tremendous defense in front of him, and he made just 20 saves on 22 shots in Game 1. Vancouver limited Nashville to 6 SOG apiece in the first 2 periods, before a flurry of 10 shots in the 3rd period, including late with the extra attacker.

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Predators at Canucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Canucks 3, Predators 2

Moneyline

The CANUCKS (-145) are as solid play in Game 2, although expect another close game. Vancouver bettors were in trouble through 40 minutes in Game 1 before the Canucks had a flurry of 3 goals in the final period. The Predators (+120) were able to dictate their pace and style for much of the game, and it was a very defensive, physical contest which is what Nashville wants.

Back the Canucks, but expect to sweat until the very end, perhaps even into overtime.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Predators +1.5 (-210) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too risky if you require a little bit of insurance and cannot play Nashville straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+105) is going a bit against the grain, and it would be a much more comfortable bet buying half-goal or full goal to give some more wiggly room, but that can get quite expensive.

We saw the Over cash in Game 1, barely, on the late ENG. We saw the Over cash in 2 of the 3 regular-season meetings. We saw the Over cash in 7 of the past 8 meetings in the series. You’re going against the trends with an Under play, but with Saros and Demko at opposite ends, goals are going to be at a premium.

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Nashville Predators at New York Islanders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Nashville Predators at New York Islanders odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Nashville Predators (44-28-4) take on the New York Islanders (34-27-15) Saturday at UBS Arena. Puck drop is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Predators vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Preds snapped a 3-game winning streak with a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues Thursday night. STL fired a season-high 47 shots, and G Juuse Saros was amazing, stopping 44 of them. C Filip Forsberg continued his career year with his 42nd and 43rd goals of the season. The Preds sit 1 point ahead of the Los Angeles Kings in the top Wild Card spot.

The Isles won their 3rd straight with a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday. C Bo Horvat netted his 32nd goal of the season in the W. The Isles sit in 3rd in the division with the Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins all on their heels within 2 points.

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Predators at Islanders odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Predators -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Islanders -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Predators -1.5 (+200) | Islanders +1.5 (-275)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Predators at Islanders projected goalies

Juuse Saros (33-23-4, 2.82 GAA, .908 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Semyon Varlamov (10-8-4, 2.84 GAA, .911%, 2 SO)

As mentioned, Saros was great Thursday with 44 saves on 47 shots. He stopped 29 of 31 in a 3-0 loss to the Boston Bruins Tuesday night and has been great of late. He stopped 24 of 25 shots fired his way in a Jan. 13 victory over the Isles.

Varlamov is the epitome of the bend-but-don’t-break goalie. He has allowed 3+ goals in 4 of 5 starts, but 3 of those were victories. He allowed 3 goals on 34 shots in a 4-3 OT win against the Flyers Monday.

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Predators at Islanders picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 5, Islanders 3

Moneyline

I’m a little surprised to see a pick ’em here, considering Nashville has won 10 straight meetings and 5 in this building. NYI is also running with their backup goalie.

Take the PREDATORS -110.

Puck line/Against the spread

Half of those 10 wins were by just 1 goal. So while the +200 is enticing, it’s a little too risky to go with.

D Roman Josi has been pinching up on offense a lot lately. His SOG totals from the last 7: 5, 3, 4, 1, 7, 5. Take ROMAN JOSI OVER 3.5 SHOTS (-120).

Over/Under

Both of these teams need this game, and I look for a fast-paced game. The Over is 6-4 in the last 10 meetings. Nashville is 6-4 O/U, and the Isles are 4-5-1 O/U over the last 10.

I’d prefer to wait to see if this dropped to 5.5, but I’ll LEAN OVER 6 (+100).

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St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Blues (40-31-4) visit the Nashville Predators (43-28-4) Thursday at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blues vs. Predators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Predators lead 2-0

The Blues nipped the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in overtime Monday as a heavy underdog (+185) on home ice with the Under (6.5) cashing. St. Louis has posted an 8-2-1 mark in the past 11 games, while cashing the Under in 3 of the past 4 outings, but the Blues remain 5 points back in the race for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.

The Predators are smack-dab in the middle of the playoff chase, 6 points clear of the Blues in the Central Division. Nashville has rattled off 3 straight wins in this series, including a pair of victories this season by a combined score of 13-5. The Over has cashed in 4 straight in the series, and 9 of the past 10 meetings.

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Blues at Predators odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blues +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Predators -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blues +1.5 (-155) | Predators -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Blues at Predators projected goalies

Jordan Binnington (27-19-4, 2.82 GAA, .913 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Juuse Saros (32-23-4, 2.81 GAA, .907 SV%, 3 SO)

Binnington allowed just 2 goals on 38 shots in the 3-2 OT win against the Oilers last time out, and that April Fool’s Day start comes on the heels of a 6-3-1 mark, 2.46 GAA and .924 SV% in 10 starts in March.

Binner allowed 4 goals on 32 shots in his most recent start against the Predators Feb. 17 — a 5-2 home loss — and he allowed 4 goals on just 20 shots in relief vs. the Preds Nov. 24 — an 8-3 setback, also at home.

Saros coughed up just 2 goals on 31 shots in a 3-0 home loss to the Bruins Tuesday, but he literally received zero offensive support. He has dropped the past 2 starts after rattling off 5 consecutive victories.

He allowed just 2 goals on 37 shots in the February win over the Blues in the Gateway City, his only starting assignment against St. Louis this season.

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Blues at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 4, Blues 3

Moneyline

The Predators (-200) will cost 2 times your potential return, and that’s too much risk for not enough return for a standalone bet. As far as a multi-team parlay, or bet boost, it can be excused using Nashville if the price is right, though.

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BLUES +1.5 (-155) are a decent play, catching a goal and a half on the puck line. As underdogs, the Blues have covered the puck line in 8 straight games, winning 6 outright.

While the Blues have had trouble against the Predators lately in this series, losing 3 in a row, St. Louis actually holds a 5-4 edge vs. Nashville in the past 9 meetings, while covering on the line as an underdog in 4 of the past 7 tries.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-105) is a decent play, and the price is right.

Yes, Nashville was shut out last time out by Boston, but the Over was 3-0 in the Preds’ previous 3 outings, with Nashville going for at least 4 goals in each of those games. In addition, Nashville has allowed 22 goals in the past 4 outings, or 5.5 goals per game (GPG).

St. Louis has cashed the Under in 2 in a row, and 3 of the past 4 outings, but the offense has posted a healthy 37 goals in the past 11 games, or 3.3 GPG, while allowing 21 goals in the past 7, or 3.0 GPG.

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Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Nashville Predators (43-26-4) visit the Colorado Avalanche (46-21-6) Saturday. Puck drop from Ball Arena is set for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Predators vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Nashville snapped a 6-game winning streak Thursday with an 8-4 loss against the Arizona Coyotes. It gave up at least 2 goals in each period, including 4 in the 2nd. LW Jason Zucker had 2 goals, while D Roman Josi had 3 assists in the loss.

Colorado has lost back-to-back games after falling 3-2 to the New York Rangers via a shootout Thursday. Colorado had 2 unanswered goals in the 3rd period to take the lead before giving up the equalizer with minutes to go. The Avalanche were unable to find the back of the net in the shootout, falling 2-0 and ultimately losing the game.

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Predators at Avalanche odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Predators +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Avalanche -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Predators +1.5 (-165) | Avalanche -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Predators at Avalanche projected goalies

Juuse Saros (32-22-4, 2.83 GAA, .906 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (37-15-4, 2.80 GAA, .903 SV%, 2 SO)

Saros has seen the most action for Nashville with 20 more wins than his counterpart. While his 32-22-4 record puts him 4th in the NHL, his SV% and GAA rank in the mid-20s amongst other goalies. He is 5-1 with 15 goals allowed in his last 6 games.

Georgiev has the best record in the NHL at 37-15-4. He has 22 more wins than Colorado’s backup. His SV% and GAA also rank in the mid-20s. He is 6-1 with 15 goals allowed in his last 7 games.

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Predators at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 3, Predators 2

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Colorado (-175), which is 28-7-1 at home this season, to take down the Predators.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET PREDATORS +1.5 (-165).

Both teams are currently towards the top of the NHL with 2 outstanding goalies. While Colorado should be expected to win at home, Nashville is more than capable of keeping this one close. Two of the Predators last 3 games have been decided by a 1-goal margin, while 7 of Colorado’s last 9 games have done the same.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-120).

This game features a matchup between 2 of the top goaltenders in the NHL. Each goalie has below a 3 GAA and has allowed minimal goals in each of their last 6 games. Nashville has hit Under 6.5 in 6 of its last 10 games while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 7 of its last 10. Colorado has hit Under 6.5 in back-to-back games and has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 6 of its last 10.

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Vegas Golden Knights at Nashville Predators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Vegas Golden Knights at Nashville Predators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (39-25-7) and the Nashville Predators (42-25-4) meet Tuesday night in the Music City. Puck drop from Bridgestone Arena is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Predators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Golden Knights earned their 3rd win in a row as they defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in OT on Monday, cashing as a (-146) favorite. LW Pavel Dorofeyev scored for the 2nd straight game, and RW Jonathan Marchessault netted the game-winner in overtime. Entering Tuesday, Vegas possesses a 90.8% chance to make the postseason according to Moneypuck.

Nashville, currently riding a 5-game win streak is a virtual lock to make the playoffs. More impressively, Andrew Brunette’s squad is 15-0-2 since Feb. 17 after beating the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 at home on Saturday, cashing as a (-164) favorite. LW Filip Forsberg, tied for the 9th-most goals  in the NHL with Marchessault (39), fired in the game’s only tally late in the 3rd period.

This is the 3rd regular-season meeting between these teams and the 1st at Bridgestone Arena. On Jan. 15, Las Vegas won 4-1 as now-injured RW Mark Stone recorded the 1st hat trick of his career. A little more than a month later on Feb. 20, Nashville exacted revenge with a 5-3 win as D-men Roman Josi and Ryan McDonagh each recorded 2 assists.

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Golden Knights at Predators odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Predators -146 (bet $146 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-205) | Predators -1.5 (+168)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +110 | U: -134)

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Golden Knights at Predators projected goalies

Jiri Patera (1-3-0, 3.75 GAA, .901 SV%) vs. Juuse Saros (31-21-4, 2.73 GAA, .909 SV%, 3 SO)

Patera was recalled from AHL Henderson Silver Knights after Adin Hill was injured in the 3rd period of Saturday’s 4-2 win over Columbus. The 25-year-old last played for the Golden Knights on Jan. 10, losing 3-0 in Colorado.

Saros credited his teammates, who blocked 13 shots, for his 3rd shutout of the season in Saturday’s win over Detroit. Only Colorado’s Alexander Georgiev (3,298 minutes) has logged more ice time than Saros (3,165), and the 28-year-old former Vezina Trophy finalist has the 2nd-most saves on shots on goal (1,441) behind New York Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin (1,531).

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Golden Knights at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 4, Golden Knights 2

Moneyline

BET PREDATORS (-146).

Nashville is 15-0-2 in their last 17 games and Vegas is playing on a back-to-back with their minor league goaltender. Expect Nashville to keep it rolling.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Vegas is still the defending Stanley Cup champs in the midst of a 3-game win streak, so personally I would rather not place a bet for them to lose by 2 or more goals.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6.5 (-134).

The Predators have not allowed a goal in 6 straight periods (7, if you include the 3rd period of last Tuesday’s 8-2 thumping of the San Jose Sharks) as G Kevin Lankinen blanked mighty Florida 3-0 Thursday. The Golden Knights lead the NHL in shots blocked as a team (1,194) and Nashville is 3rd in hits given (1,758), so expect a grind-it-out battle between these current Western Conference Wild Card teams.

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Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Nashville Predators (4-4-0) take on the Vancouver Canucks (5-2-1) Tuesday at Rogers Arena. Puck drop is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Predators vs. Canucks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Preds are coming off a 3-2 overtime home win against the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday. Before that, they suffered a 3-2 loss to Vancouver last Tuesday. Nashville had just 18 shots on goal in that game and went 0-for-3 on the power play.

The Canucks suffered a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers Saturday night. It was their 2nd night of a back-to-back in which they wiped the ice with the St. Louis Blues 5-0 Friday night. Vancouver is an up-and-coming team off to a great start and could make a push for the playoffs.

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Predators at Canucks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:17 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Predators +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Canucks -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Predators +1.5 (-225) | Canucks -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Predators at Canucks projected goalies

Juuse Saros (4-4-0, 2.49 GAA, .915 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Thatcher Demko (3-2-0, 1.91 GAA, .936 SV%, 1 SO)

Saros has played well but hasn’t received a lot of offense in front of him. He has allowed just 7 goals in his last 4 starts. He stopped 21 of 24 shots fired his way in the meeting against the Canucks last Tuesday.

Demko has faced just 40 shots in his last 2 starts, and he stopped 38 of them. He saved 16 of 18 shots against Nashville last Tuesday. He took an overtime loss to the Preds in his only matchup against them last season, stopping 27 of 30 shots.

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Predators at Canucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Canucks 4, Predators 2

Moneyline

The Canucks are 4th in the NHL allowing just 2.4 goals per game. Meanwhile, the Predators are 22nd in scoring with just 2.9 goals per game, and they have the 30th-ranked penalty kill. Vancouver is for real as long as they can stay healthy.

Take the CANUCKS -135.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Canucks are 7-1 on the puck line this year and 3-0 at home. It may take an empty netter late, but I look for them to overpower Nashville at home. The fact that the last 4 meetings between the teams ended within a goal, and 3 were shootouts, gives a little pause.

But LEAN CANUCKS -1.5 (+180).

Over/Under

Nashville is 2-5-1 O/U, and Vancouver is 4-3-1. Outside of the meeting last week, the previous 4 matchups all had at least 6 goals in them. So this one could go either way.

PASS or take the ALTERNATE UNDER 6.5 (-150).

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Edmonton Oilers at Nashville Predators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Edmonton Oilers at Nashville Predators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (0-2) and Nashville Predators (1-2) face off Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Predators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers dropped their 1st 2 games by a combined score of 12-4 to the Vancouver Canucks to open the season. Their last game was extremely puzzling as they outshot the Canucks 40-18 and only took 3 penalties and still lost 4-3.

The Preds fell to the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Saturday to fall to 1-2. All 3 goals came on the power play or a penalty shot. Meanwhile, Nashville was 0-for-7 with the man advantage. They are just 1-for-14 on the power play in 3 games. Meanwhile, they’ve allowed opponents to convert on 4-for-12 power plays.

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Oilers at Predators odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:29 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Predators +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+165) | Predators +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Oilers at Predators projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (0-1-0, 5.33 GAA, .750 SV%) vs. Juuse Saros (1-2-0, 2.05 GAA, .920 SV%, 1 SO)

Skinner has played in 2 games and stopped 12 of 16 shots in each of them. His last effort was his 1st start Saturday in a 4-3 loss to Vancouver. This will be Skinner’s 1st meeting with the Predators. He was 9-1-2 with a 2.31 GAA and .925 SV% in 12 starts against the Central Division last year.

Despite 2 losses next to his name, Saros has been extremely good to open the season. He was defeated by the Boston Bruins on Saturday, stopping 28 of 31 shots. The 3 goals were scored on the power play and a penalty shot. He shut out the Seattle Kraken in the previous game. He was 1-1-0 with a 4.46 GAA and .870 SV% in 2 starts against Edmonton last year.

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Oilers at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Predators 3

Moneyline

The Oilers aren’t getting off to an 0-3 start. Nashville won the last meeting in December 4-3 in overtime, but Edmonton won the previous 8 meetings. They’ll start a new streak Tuesday.

Take the OILERS -145.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Preds are 2-1 on the puck line and 1-0 at home. However, we can’t drop -200 on them here. But that also shows we shouldn’t have confidence in the Oilers, either.

I’d rather take a chance on LEON DRAISAITL ANYTIME GOAL (+105). He had goals in 2 of 3 games against Nashville last year and has scored in each of the team’s games this season.

Over/Under

I like the Over here, but I don’t want to take the risk with the juice added. The 3 meetings last season had totals of 7, 9 and 11. So I’m going to fall back and take some push protection with OVER 6 (-160).

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Seattle Kraken at Nashville Predators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Seattle Kraken at Nashville Predators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Kraken (0-1) and Nashville Predators (0-1) play their 2nd games of the season Thursday at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kraken vs. Predators odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Kraken were drowned 4-1 by the defending-champs Vegas Golden Knights in their season opener Tuesday. LW James McCann scored the only goal in the rematch of the Western Conference Finals. Seattle surprised everyone by outlasting the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars in the playoffs. We’ll see how they do with the spotlight now on them this season.

The Preds lost a tough game in their opener, 5-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They had a 2-1 lead early in the 3rd period, despite only having 5 shots on goal through the 1st half of the game. Tampa netted 4 in the final frame to seal the deal. Newly acquired C Ryan O’Reilly had a goal and an assist in his team debut.

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Kraken at Predators odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:04 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kraken -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Predators -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kraken +1.5 (-275) | Predators -1.5 (+220)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Kraken at Predators projected goalies

Philipp Grubauer (0-1-0, 3.02 GAA, .889 SV%) vs. Juuse Saros (0-1-0, 4.19 GAA, .879 SV%)

Grubauer allowed 3 goals on 27 shots in the season opener. One of them was a bad turnover in his own end on a failed clearing attempt. So he was better than his numbers suggest. He beat the Preds in his only meeting against them last year, stopping 14 of 16 shots in a 7-2 laugher.

Saros was good early on in his season opener as the Lightning outshot the Predators 12-2 in the opening frame. Saros allowed 4 goals on 33 shots, but 2 came via the power play, and 1 was on a penalty shot. He was in 3 games against Seattle last year, going 1-1-0 with a 5.10 GAA and .836 SV%.

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Kraken at Predators picks and predictions

Prediction

Predators 5, Kraken 3

Moneyline

We have a pick ’em here, and while I like Seattle’s squad a little better, I like Nashville to rise up on home ice. They looked sunk in the 1st period in their opener and turned the tables in the 2nd, outshooting Tampa 13-5. The Kraken appeared to have a little playoff hangover, and they’ll fall to 0-2 before heading to St. Louis to face the Blues in their home opener Saturday.

Take the PREDATORS -110.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m willing to take a chance on Nashville here because of the potential payout. Nashville was 22-14-4 at home last year and looked good at times in their opener. They’ll need a complete game, but I’ll LEAN PREDATORS -1.5 (+220).

Over/Under

I love the Over here. These teams have met 6 times over the last 3 years, and 5 of them had at least 6 goals. Both goalies will be tested by a net-front presence, and their stamina may not be in check yet having just played 2 days ago.

Take the OVER 6 (-120).

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