The Canucks vs. Predators series shifts to Nashville, TN on Friday at 7:30 PM ET for Game 3 of their first round series. With the series tied at one game apiece, which team will come out with the series lead after tonight?

Game matchup and betting

019 Vancouver Canucks (-104) and 020 Nashville Predators (-115); o/u 5.5

7:30 PM ET, Friday April 26, 2024

Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee

Television: TBS

Canucks vs. Predators Game 3: Public gamblers lean with Nashville

At the time of writing, our NHL public betting page shows that 60% of bets are on the Predators’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated regularly, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most up to date public betting information.

Demko travels to Nashville with Canucks

Thatcher Demko (knee) joined the Canucks for their trip to Nashville for Games 3 and 4 despite being labeled week-to-week, Sportsnet’s Dan Murphy reported Thursday. Given Demko’s week-to-week timeline, his presence on the trip likely has more to do with him being with the team and perhaps helping Casey DeSmith around the office than the fact that he may be returning to action anytime soon. A new update on Demko will likely appear once he is upgraded to daily.

Saros allows one goal on 18 shots in the Game 2 victory

Juuse Saros allowed a goal on 18 shots in Tuesday’s 4-1 win over the Canucks in Game 2. Saros was solid when called upon, but the Predators were also credited with 30 blocked shots to make his job easier. He has allowed four goals on 38 shots in two playoff games so far. Saros will likely see most, if not all, of his starts during the postseason, and he will likely get more goal support while Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) is out of action for the Canucks. Game 3 is scheduled for Friday in Nashville.

Canucks vs. Betting Trends Predators Game 3:

Predators are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing as favorites

Over/Under has gone OVER in 16 of Nashville’s last 21 games against Vancouver.

The total has been exceeded in 16 of Vancouver’s last 21 games against Nashville.

Canucks vs. Predators Game 3 Betting Prediction

Take Nashville. The Predators are 21-9 in their last 30 games overall, are 9-3 in their last 12 home games and are 15-6 in their last 21 games against a Western Conference opponent. On the other hand, the Canucks are 3-8 in their last eleven games against a Central Division opponent and have lost five of their last seven games while playing as underdogs.

Canucks vs. Predators Game 3 Prediction: NASHVILLE PREDATORS -115