Predators vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - March 12

The Nashville Predators (29-27-8) go on the road against the Vancouver Canucks (19-37-8) at Rogers Arena on Thursday, March 12 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canucks are on a five-game home losing streak.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which squad 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 goals against 38 goals conceded. On 21 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored three goals (14.3%).

Predators vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Canucks 4, Predators 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+137)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators (29-27-8 overall) have a 7-8-15 record in games that have required overtime.
• Nashville has 34 points (13-5-8) in the 26 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the six games this season the Predators scored only one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
• Nashville has taken 16 points from the 24 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (5-13-6 record).
• The Predators are 23-6-2 in the 31 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 48 points).
• In the 29 games when Nashville has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 13-13-3 record (29 points).
• In the 25 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 11-11-3 (25 points).
• The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 37 games. The Predators finished 16-16-5 in those matchups (37 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks have earned a record of 6-8-14 in overtime contests as part of 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 only 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 a pair of 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 it outshoots its opponent this season, Vancouver has posted a record of 3-17-2 (eight points).
• The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 41 games. The Canucks finished 16-19-6 in those matchups (38 points).

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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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