How to Pick the Predators vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 16
Published 12:46 pm Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Wanting to put some money on the upcoming contest (Thursday at 8:00 PM ET) between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena Below, we offer our best bets, along with our picks and projections for this matchup.
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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.8 goals)
- Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total (6 goals) 18 times this season.
- So far this season, 25 games Chicago has played finished with more than 6 goals.
- The total for this game (6) is 1.0 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 giving up on average are 0.6 more than the over/under for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -248
- The Predators are 10-14 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- Nashville is yet to play with moneyline odds of -248 or shorter.
- The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 71.3% chance to win.
Blackhawks Moneyline: +202
- Chicago has 13 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 41 times).
- When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +202 or longer, they have won two games out of 11 opportunities.
- Chicago has a 33.1% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Nashville 4, Chicago 2
Predators Points Leaders
- With 12 goals and 25 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (37 points).
- Jonathan Marchessault has 14 goals and 18 assists for Nashville to compile 32 total points (0.7 per game).
- Roman Josi has contributed 29 points for Nashville in 39 games this season, netting a goal on 7.1% of his shots and recording eight goals and 21 assists.
- Across 33 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 9-18-6. During those games, he’s allowed 89 goals while recording 822 saves.
Blackhawks Points Leaders
- Connor Bedard is among the top options on offense for Chicago, with 39 points this season. He has put up 12 goals and 27 assists in 44 games.
- Teuvo Teravainen’s 31 points this season, including 10 goals and 21 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
- Chicago’s Ryan Donato has 24 points, courtesy of 13 goals (second on team) and 11 assists (seventh).
- 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 given up 79 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Predators’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2025 | Jets | L 5-2 | Away | +133 |
| 1/11/2025 | Capitals | L 4-1 | Home | -143 |
| 1/14/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-3 | Home | +112 |
| 1/16/2025 | Blackhawks | – | Home | -248 |
| 1/18/2025 | Wild | – | Home | – |
| 1/21/2025 | Sharks | – | Home | – |
| 1/23/2025 | Sharks | – | Away | – |
Blackhawks’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2025 | Red Wings | L 5-3 | Away | +152 |
| 1/11/2025 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Home | +318 |
| 1/13/2025 | Flames | L 5-2 | Home | +135 |
| 1/16/2025 | Predators | – | Away | +202 |
| 1/18/2025 | Golden Knights | – | Home | – |
| 1/20/2025 | Hurricanes | – | Home | – |
| 1/24/2025 | Lightning | – | Home | – |
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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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