The Vancouver Canucks (19-37-8), losers of five straight home games, host the Nashville Predators (29-27-8) at Rogers Arena on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which club will bring home the win in Thursday’s hockey action.

Over the last 10 games, the Canucks are 1-6-3 while putting up 22 total goals (three power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 14.3%). They have allowed 38 goals.

Predators vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final result of Canucks 4, Predators 3.

Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+130)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators are 29-27-8 overall and 7-8-15 in overtime matchups.
In the 26 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 13-5-8 record (good for 34 points).
In the six games this season the Predators recorded only one goal, they’ve finished 1-5-0 (two points).
Nashville has finished 5-13-6 in the 24 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 16 points).
The Predators are 23-6-2 in the 31 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 48 points).
In the 29 games when Nashville has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 13-13-3 record (29 points).
In the 25 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville is 11-11-3 (25 points).
The Predators have been outshot by opponents 37 times, and went 16-16-5 (37 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks have posted a record of 6-8-14 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 19-37-8.
Vancouver has earned 20 points (7-8-6) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
This season the Canucks scored just one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
Vancouver has earned 12 points (4-12-4 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Canucks have earned 33 points in their 28 games with at least three goals scored.
Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in 21 games this season and has recorded 19 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 3-17-2 (eight points).
The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 41 times this season, and earned 38 points in those games.

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Predators vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia

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