| MATCHUP | Vancouver Canucks | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-4-0 | 3-3-2 |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Thursday, October 23, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Predators Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 23rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Preview
The Predators have 6 points this season with a 2-3-2 record, and are 3-4 ATS and 2-5 in over/under. They have a 1-1-1 home record and a 1-2-1 road record and are sitting 7th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 5-2 home loss to the Ducks and will face the Kings, Stars and Blues next.
Offensively, the Predators are averaging 2.43 goals per game (ranking 26th in the league) and are scoring 8.33% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.43 goals per game (ranking 26th in the league) and are killing 86.96% of their opponents’ power plays.
Roman Josi leads Nashville with 5 points, 1 goal and 4 assists, while Jonathan Marchessault, Filip Forsberg, Erik Haula and Ryan O’Reilly add 4 points each. Juuse Saros is the starting goalie for the Predators, and he has a 2-2-2 record, with 2.78 GAA and .906 SV%. Justus Annunen is the backup goalie and he has a 0-1 record, with 5.07 GAA and .808 SV%.
Vancouver Canucks Preview
The Canucks have 8 points this season with a 4-3 record, and are 3-4 ATS and 3-4 in over/under. They have a 1-1 home record and a 3-2 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 5-1 road loss to the Penguins and will face the Canadiens, Oilers and Rangers next.
Offensively, the Canucks are averaging 2.86 goals per game (ranking 14th in the league) and are scoring 17.39% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.14 goals per game (ranking 20th in the league) and are killing 75.00% of their opponent’s power plays.
Conor Garland leads Vancouver with 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, while Quinn Hughes follows with 5 points, one goal and 4 assists. Thatcher Demko is the starting goalie for the Canucks, and he has a 3-1 record, with 2.28 GAA and .922 SV%. Kevin Lankinen is the backup goalie and he has a 1-2 record, with 3.60 GAA and .883 SV%.
Vancouver Canucks @ Nashville Predators Betting Trends: October 23, 2025
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Predators have won four of their last five night games against the Canucks following a loss.
- The Canucks have lost four of their last five games following a road loss.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last four games following a home loss.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games following a road loss.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when tied after the second period.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won each of their last six games as road underdogs against the Predators.
- The Predators have lost eight of their last nine games as favorites following a loss.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last eight games between the Canucks and Predators.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The Predators have lost the third period in nine of their last 10 home games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Canucks’ last nine games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last four home games against the Canucks following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last 11 games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last six home games.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine appearances with the Predators as home favorites.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last eight home games.
- Erik Haula has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Canucks.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Filip Chytil has scored a goal in three of his last four road appearances against the Predators.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Canucks as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Elias Pettersson has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with the Canucks as underdogs against the Predators.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (8.33%).
- The Nashville Predators rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.43).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank T3rd in the league in short handed goals this season (1).
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 28th in the league for shots per game this season (25.1).
Canucks vs Predators Prediction
The Predators were 2-1 in their three meetings against the Canucks last season, but lost their only meeting in Nashville with a 3-1 score. Both teams are tied 3-3 in their last 6 meetings and the Canucks have won their last 5 visits in Nashville. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings.
In this Canucks vs Predators Prediction, the Predators are coming as -115 home favorites. Nashville has dropped four straight games, so I’m not sure why they are favored. Vancouver is 3-1 in its last 4 games and is better both offensively and defensively. The Canucks have also dominated the Preds in Nashville in recent years, so I like the road dog in this spot. Take the Vancouver Canucks on the moneyline in this one.