The Nashville Predators (2-3-2) will attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they take on the Vancouver Canucks (4-3) at home on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which team we think will emerge with the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
Predators vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Predators 4, Canucks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Predators (-111)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a 2-3-2 record overall, with a -2-2 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Nashville is 1-0-2 (four points) in its three games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Predators registered only one goal, they lost.
- Nashville has scored a pair of goals in four games this season (1-1-2 record, four points).
- The Predators have scored three or more goals two times, and are 1-1-0 in those games (to register two points).
- In the two games when Nashville has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered three points after finishing 1-0-1.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is winless (0-2-0).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 2-1-2 to record six points.
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have a record of 4-3 this season and are 1-0-1 in overtime matchups.
- Vancouver has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
- This season the Canucks registered just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- Vancouver has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- So far this season, the Canucks have scored three or more goals three times and won each of those games.
- Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in two games this season and won both times.
- Vancouver is undefeated (1-0-0, two points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 3-3-0 to register six points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 2.43 | Goals Scored | 2.86 | 20th |
| 24th | 3.43 | Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 18th |
| 19th | 26.7 | Shots | 25.1 | 28th |
| 22nd | 29.7 | Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 23rd |
| 32nd | 8.33% | Power Play % | 17.39% | 22nd |
| 9th | 86.96% | Penalty Kill % | 75.00% | 19th |
Predators vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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