Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday at 8:30 PM ET? You’ve come to the right spot. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, 24 of Nashville’s 52 games have gone over Friday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• In Chicago’s 53 games this season, 31 have finished with more goals than Friday’s total of 6.
• These two teams combine for 5.2 goals per game, 0.8200000000000003 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.7 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -202

• The Predators are 14-19 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Nashville has won all three games when it played with moneyline odds of -202 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 66.9% chance to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +167

• In 50 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has pulled off the upset 15 times.
• The Blackhawks have seven wins in games when their odds are +167 or longer on the moneyline (in 24 opportunities).
• Chicago has a 37.5% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has put up 51 points.
• Having scored 16 goals and adding 24 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is an important piece of the offense for Nashville through 52 games.
• Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Roman Josi’s 40 points. He’s contributed 27 assists.
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 11 wins and 22 losses this season while giving up 110 goals with 993 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is among the top options on offense for Chicago, with 46 points this season. He has put up 15 goals and 31 assists in 53 games.
• Teuvo Teravainen is a top scorer for Chicago, with 36 total points this season. He has scored 11 goals and provided 25 assists in 53 games.
• Ryan Donato has scored 16 goals and contributed 16 assists for Chicago, giving him a point total of 32.
• Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 9-18-2 on the season, allowing 94 goals (3.3 goals against average) and amassing 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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