Wanting to make some bets on the upcoming game (Friday at 8:30 PM ET) between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center? Below, we provide our best bets, along with our picks and projections for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total of 5.5 goals 24 times.
• A total of 31 of Chicago’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The Predators score 2.6 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.58, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• The 6.7 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 1.2 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -196

• The Predators have won 42.4% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (14-19).
• Nashville is 4-1 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -196 or shorter (80.0% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Predators’ implied win probability is 66.2%.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +162

• In Chicago’s 50 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 15 wins.
• The Blackhawks have 11 wins in games when their moneyline odds are +162 or longer (in 29 such games).
• Chicago has a 38.2% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• With 19 goals and 32 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (51 points).
• With 16 goals and 24 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the top offensive options for Nashville with his 40 points (0.8 per game).
• Roman Josi has created 36 points for Nashville in 48 games this season, netting a goal on 6.3% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 27 assists.
• In the 40 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .900, 38th in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is a key offensive option for Chicago, with 46 points this season. He has put up 15 goals and 31 assists in 53 games.
• Teuvo Teravainen’s 36 points this season, including 11 goals and 25 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
• Ryan Donato has 16 goals and 16 assists, for a season point total of 32.
• Petr Mrazek has a 9-18-2 record this season, with an .895 save percentage (49th in the league). In 30 games, he has 798 saves, and has allowed 94 goals (3.3 goals against average).

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Nashville vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

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