If you’re searching for best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming contest against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 18 times this season.
• In Chicago’s 44 games this season, 25 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s total of 5.5.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.5 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.47) and the Blackhawks (2.55).
• The 6.6 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 1.1 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -263

• The Predators have won 41.7% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (10-14).
• Nashville has never played a game this season shorter than -263 moneyline odds.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 72.5% chance to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +215

• Chicago has 13 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 41 times).
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +215 or longer, they have won two games out of 10 opportunities.
• Chicago’s implied probability to win this game is 31.7% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Chicago 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has been imperative to Nashville’s offense this season, racking up 37 points in 43 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s important contributors currently with 32 total points (14 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
• With 29 points through 39 games (eight goals and 21 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive attack this season.
• In 33 games played this season, Juuse Saros (9-18-6) has given up 89 goals.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard has recorded 12 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 27 assists (0.6 per game), taking 2.4 shots per game and shooting 11.5%. That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with 39 total points (0.9 per game).
• Teuvo Teravainen is crucial for Chicago’s attack with 31 total points (0.7 per game), including 10 goals and 21 assists through 44 games.
• Ryan Donato has 13 goals and 11 assists for Nashville.
• Petr Mrazek has an 8-16-1 record this season, with an .893 save percentage (50th in the league). In 26 games, he has 659 saves, and has allowed 79 goals (3.2 goals against average).

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Nashville vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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