If you’re seeking best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming contest against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday at 8:30 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, 24 of Nashville’s 52 games have gone over Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
• A total of 31 of Chicago’s games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.6) and the Blackhawks (2.58).
• The 6.7 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 1.2 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -196

• In the 33 times this season the Predators have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 14-19 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -196 or shorter, Nashville is 4-1 (winning 80.0% of the time).
• The Predators have a 66.2% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +162

• In 50 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has pulled off the upset 15 times.
• The Blackhawks have 11 wins in games when their moneyline odds are +162 or longer (in 29 such games).
• 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

• A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has recorded 51 points.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 16 goals and 24 assists for Nashville to compile 40 total points (0.8 per game).
• Through 48 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as a contributor for Nashville. He has 36 points (nine goals and 27 assists).
• Across 40 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 11-22-6. During those games, he’s allowed 110 goals while recording 993 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is among the top options on offense for Chicago, with 46 points this season. He has recorded 15 goals and 31 assists in 53 games.
• Teuvo Teravainen’s 36 points this season, including 11 goals and 25 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
• Ryan Donato has 16 goals and 16 assists, for a season point total of 32.
• Petr Mrazek has a 9-18-2 record this season, with an .895 save percentage (49th in the league). In 30 games, he has 798 saves, and has allowed 94 goals (3.3 goals against average).

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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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