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Vancouver vs. Nashville: NHL Match Prediction
On November 18, Vancouver will continue its home series, which has already reached four games. The Canucks will play an NHL game and will host Nashville at home. The Predators still can’t pick up the pace and continue to lose points from game to game. Will the Killer Whales be able to take advantage of their opponent’s weak form? We suggest you read the forecast and bets below
Command Analysis
Vancouver Canucks
CanadaCurrent form
Vancouver did not start the home series in the best way and suffered a crushing defeat to Edmonton in the first match with a score of 3:7. The team showed a terrible game in defense, allowing the Oilers to create a lot of dangerous moments near their goal, and the goalies could not cope with so many shots, which led to the failure. The Canucks worked on their mistakes and in the next match confidently won against Calgary (3:1), thereby snatching the lost points. This time Lankinen played much more reliably, stopping 28 shots out of 29.
It seemed that Tocchet charges would continue to please fans with success, but the same problem arose again in the match with the Islanders. The team conceded five goals, and ultimately suffered a defeat with a score of 2:5. The attacking line looked pale and could not compensate for the failures in defense. Vancouver was able to rehabilitate itself in a match with an obvious underdog, winning against Chicago (4:1). The first star of the match was forward Miller, who scored a goal and also gave an assist. The instability of the Canucks this season does not allow them to fight for leadership in the Western Conference standings, and so far the club occupies only the sixth line, having 21 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Columbus infirmary remains unchanged. Jenner, Gudbranson and Johnson will be out for the upcoming game.
Interesting trends for betting
- The Canucks are averaging 3.1 goals per game.
This season, as in the past, Vancouver is relying on the offensive line, due to which they earn points.
- The Killer Whales average nine penalty minutes per game.
But the team still has problems with discipline.
Nashville Predators
USACurrent form
Few could have expected such a weak start to the season from Nashville. At the moment, the team is in the penultimate line in the Western Conference standings, having the same number of points as the main outsider, Chicago. The main problem of the club remains its very low efficiency in attack, on average, it scores 2.2 goals per game, which is one of the worst indicators in the entire league and does not allow the Predators to impose a fight on serious opponents. It is worth noting that in the offseason the team signed one of the most productive forwards of Tampa Bay, Stamkos, but he has not yet lived up to expectations and was able to score only eight effective actions.
The Predators are playing an away series, which they started away to Colorado, where they were close to winning, but suffered a defeat in overtime (2:3). Then the team fought Edmonton and was again able to impose a worthy fight on the clear favorite, tying the score a few minutes before the final whistle. It again went to overtime, where they had to lose (2:3). The Predators had serious problems with scoring away to Calgary, where they failed to score a single puck, suffering a dry defeat with a score of 0:2.
Disqualifications and injuries
What especially remarkable is that Nashville has absolutely no problems with its roster. All players are in the lineup, and the infirmary remains empty.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Nashville allows 3.2 goals per game.
Low offensive output is not the club only problem. The Predators also cannot get their defense right and often let in a lot of goals.
- The Predators allowed just five goals while shorthanded.
However, the team can boast of a very confident game in the minority and rarely allows opponents to realize their numerical advantage.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Vancouver
Vancouver has opened the scoring in four straight head-to-head games
1.84Goal in each period bet - yes
In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.50Tip and bets
Despite Nashville terrible form, bookmakers are giving Vancouver a pretty high odds for a win in the upcoming match. Indeed, the Canucks haven't been in the best shape lately either, but they have been pleasing fans with victories much more often throughout the season. In addition to this, the "killer whales" will be playing at home, where, with the support of the fans, they have an even better chance of success. We believe that the home team will take advantage of their opponent advantage and decline, and will win confidently. Still, to be on the safe side, we are taking a win, including OT and shootouts.
Our prediction is Vancouver victory in the match at 1.83
Bet on total
It is still not worth expecting a large number of goals scored in the upcoming match. Vancouver has rarely realized its attacking potential to the fullest lately, and Nashville is one of the least productive clubs in the league. In face-to-face meetings, the teams also do not always break the total of more than six goals.
Forecast - total under six goals for 1.77
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Vancouver will clearly feel very comfortable at home and, due to its superiority over its opponent, will create pressure on Nashville from the first minutes of the match. This may allow the "killers" to earn an advantage after the opening period.
Prediction - Vancouver win in the first period with a handicap (0) for 1.78
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