How to Pick the Predators vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 25

Published 11:35 am Thursday, October 24, 2024

Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Friday’s game at 8:30 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this contest.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

  • Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Friday’s over/under of 6.5 goals three times this season.
  • So far this season, three games Chicago has played finished with more than 6.5 goals.
  • The Predators score 2.33 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.57, adding up to 1.6 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
  • The 7.3 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.8 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

  • In the four times this season the Predators have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 1-3 in those games.
  • Nashville has been a moneyline favorite of -172 or shorter twice this season, and lost both.
  • Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Predators’ implied win probability is 63.2%.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +142

  • Chicago has played as the moneyline underdog six times this season, and won one game.
  • The Blackhawks have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +142 or longer (in four chances).
  • Chicago’s implied probability to win is 41.3% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • With two goals and four assists this season, Ryan O’Reilly is one of Nashville’s top contributors (six points).
  • Filip Forsberg has six points (two goals, four assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • Nashville’s offensive effort is aided by Roman Josi’s six points. He’s contributed five assists.
  • As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 1 win and 4 losses this season while giving up 14 goals with 131 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

  • Seth Jones has recorded one goal (0.1 per game) and dished out six assists (0.9 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with seven total points (one per game).
  • Connor Bedard has made a major impact for Chicago this season with seven points, thanks to one goal and six assists.
  • Teuvo Teravainen has three goals and four assists, for a season point total of seven.
  • Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 2-3-0 on the season, allowing 16 goals (3.2 goals against average) and collecting 123 saves with an .885 save percentage (39th in the league).

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/17/2024 Oilers L 4-2 Home +108
10/19/2024 Red Wings L 5-2 Home -200
10/22/2024 Bruins W 4-0 Home -142
10/25/2024 Blackhawks Away -172
10/26/2024 Blue Jackets Home
10/28/2024 Lightning Away
10/31/2024 Oilers Home

Blackhawks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/17/2024 Sharks W 4-2 Home -190
10/19/2024 Sabres L 4-2 Home +122
10/22/2024 Canucks L 6-3 Home +154
10/25/2024 Predators Home +142
10/26/2024 Stars Away
10/28/2024 Avalanche Away
10/31/2024 Sharks Away

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Nashville vs. Chicago Game Info

  • Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
  • Time: 8:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Venue: United Center

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