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 come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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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 to outscore Friday’s total (6.5 goals) three times this season.
• There have been three Chicago games with over 6.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 4.9 goals per game, 1.5999999999999996 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• 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 a moneyline favorite, they have finished 1-3 in those games.
• Nashville has been a moneyline favorite of -172 or shorter in just two games this season, and lost both.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 63.2% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +142

• In six games as an underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has pulled off the upset one time.
• The Blackhawks have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +142 or longer (in four chances).
• Chicago’s implied probability to win this matchup is 41.3% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Ryan O’Reilly, who has recorded six points in six games.
• Having scored two goals and adding four assists, Filip Forsberg is an important piece of the offense for Nashville through six games.
• On 26 shots (for zero goals) and five assists, Roman Josi has contributed five points this season.
• 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 is a top offensive contributor for his club with seven points (one per game). He has scored one goal and six assists in seven games (playing 25:16 per game).
• Connor Bedard is crucial for Chicago’s attack with seven total points (one per game), including one goal and six assists through seven games.
• Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has seven points, courtesy of three goals (first on team) and four assists (third).
• 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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