How to Pick the Predators vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 16
Published 12:49 pm Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Thursday’s game that pits the Nashville Predators versus the Chicago Blackhawks, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before placing any wagers.
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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 hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 18 times this season.
- This season, 25 of Chicago’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
- The Predators score 2.47 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.55, adding up to 0.5 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
- This game’s total is 1.1 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams give up per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -263
- In the 24 times this season the Predators have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 10-14 in those games.
- Nashville has not played a game with moneyline odds shorter than -263.
- Based on the moneyline in this game, the Predators’ implied win probability is 72.5%.
Blackhawks Moneyline: +215
- In 41 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has achieved the upset 13 times.
- When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +215 or longer, they have won two games in 10 opportunities.
- Chicago’s implied probability to win this matchup is 31.7% based on the moneyline.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Nashville 4, Chicago 2
Predators Points Leaders
- A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has recorded 37 points.
- Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s major contributors currently with 32 total points (14 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
- Through 39 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 29 points (eight goals and 21 assists).
- Juuse Saros (9-18-6) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .902 for Nashville.
Blackhawks Points Leaders
- Connor Bedard is a leading scorer for Chicago, with 39 points this season. He has put up 12 goals and 27 assists in 44 games.
- Teuvo Teravainen is crucial for Chicago’s offense 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 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 | -263 |
| 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 | +215 |
| 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)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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