The game between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks at 8:30 PM ET on Friday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.0 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 24 times.
• There have been 31 Chicago games with more than 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 over/under of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 1.2 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams concede 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 listed as a moneyline favorite this season (42.4%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -196 or shorter, Nashville has compiled a 4-1 record (winning 80.0% of its games).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 66.2% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +162

• In 50 games as the moneyline underdog, Chicago has secured the upset 15 times.
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +162 or longer, they have won 11 games out of 29 opportunities.
• Chicago has a 38.2% chance to win this matchup (implied from the 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 leading contributors (51 points).
• With 16 goals and 24 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 40 points (0.8 per game).
• On 142 shots (for nine goals) and 27 assists, Roman Josi has contributed 36 points this season.
• In the 40 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .900, 38th in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

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