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 spot. 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 6 goals)

• A total of 24 Nashville games this season have gone over Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
• In Chicago’s 53 games this season, 31 have finished with more goals than Friday’s total of 5.5.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.6) and the Blackhawks (2.58).
• This game’s total is 1.2 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -196

• The Predators have won 42.4% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (14-19).
• Nashville is 4-1 (victorious in 80.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -196 or shorter.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 66.2% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +162

• In 50 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has pulled off the upset 15 times.
• The Blackhawks have won 11 games with moneyline odds of +162 or longer (in 29 such games).
• Chicago’s implied probability to win is 38.2% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 51 points in 52 games.
• Having scored 16 goals and adding 24 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is excelling for Nashville through 52 games.
• Roman Josi has created 36 points for Nashville in 48 games this season, netting a goal on 6.3% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 27 assists.
• In 40 games played this season, Juuse Saros (11-22-6) has allowed 110 goals.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Chicago’s Connor Bedard has recorded 31 assists and 15 goals in 53 games, good for 46 points.
• Teuvo Teravainen is a top contributor for Chicago, with 36 total points this season. He has scored 11 goals and provided 25 assists in 53 contests.
• Ryan Donato has 16 goals and 16 assists for Nashville.
• Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 9-18-2 on the season, giving up 94 goals (3.3 goals against average) and compiling 798 saves with an .895 save percentage (49th in the league).

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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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