Whether you’re wanting to make 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. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this game.

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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.
• This season, three of Chicago’s games have featured 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.
• This game’s total is 0.8 less than the 7.3 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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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 in only two games this season, and lost both.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 63.2% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +142

• Chicago has earned an upset victory one time when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in six games as the underdog).
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +142 or longer, they have won a single game in four opportunities.
• Chicago has a 41.3% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Ryan O’Reilly, who has recorded six points in six games.
• Filip Forsberg is another of Nashville’s top contributors currently with six total points (two goals and four assists) to his name.
• Nashville’s offensive effort is aided by Roman Josi’s six points. He’s contributed five assists.
• Across five games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 1-4-0. During those games, he’s allowed 14 goals while recording 131 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Seth Jones’ one goal and six assists in seven matchups give him seven points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Connor Bedard is a key contributor for Chicago, with seven total points this season. He has netted one goal and provided six assists in seven contests.
• Teuvo Teravainen has three goals and four assists, for a season point total of seven.
• Petr Mrazek has a record of 2-3-0 in five games this season, conceding 16 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 123 saves and an .885 save percentage, 39th in the league.

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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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