Looking to put some money 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 predictions 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)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 24 times this season.
• So far this season, 31 games Chicago has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• 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 over/under of 5.5.
• This game’s total is 1.2 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -196

• The Predators have been victorious in 14 of their 33 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (42.4%).
• 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 matchup, the Predators’ implied win probability is 66.2%.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +162

• Chicago has earned an upset victory 15 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 50 games as the underdog).
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +162 or longer, they have won 11 games in 29 opportunities.
• Chicago’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 38.2% to win this contest.

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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 contributors for Nashville with his 40 points (0.8 per game).
• Roman Josi has contributed 36 points for Nashville in 48 games this season, scoring on 6.3% of his shots and recording nine goals and 27 assists.
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 11 wins and 22 losses this season while allowing 110 goals with 993 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his club with 46 points (0.9 per game). He has totaled 15 goals and 31 assists in 53 games (playing 20:05 per game).
• Teuvo Teravainen is a top contributor for Chicago, with 36 total points this season. He has netted 11 goals and provided 25 assists in 53 games.
• Chicago’s Ryan Donato has 32 points (16 goals, 16 assists) this season.
• Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 9-18-2 on the season, allowing 94 goals (3.3 goals against average) and compiling 798 saves with an .895 save percentage (49th in the league).

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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)
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• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

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