If you’re searching for 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 provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total of 6 goals 24 times.
• This season, 31 of Chicago’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.2 goals per game, 0.8200000000000003 less than the total set for this contest.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.7 goals per game, 0.7 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -202

• The Predators have been victorious in 14 of their 33 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (42.4%).
• Nashville has won all three games when it played with moneyline odds of -202 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Predators’ implied win probability is 66.9%.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +167

• Chicago has pulled off an upset victory 15 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 50 games as the underdog).
• The Blackhawks have won seven games with moneyline odds of +167 or longer (in 24 such games).
• Chicago has a 37.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has put up 51 points in 52 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 40 points (16 goals, 24 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 48 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as a scoring option for Nashville. He has 36 points (nine goals and 27 assists).
• Juuse Saros (11-22-6) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .900 for Nashville.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Chicago’s Connor Bedard has collected 31 assists and 15 goals in 53 games, good for 46 points.
• Teuvo Teravainen is a top scorer for Chicago, with 36 total points this season. He has scored 11 goals and provided 25 assists in 53 games.
• Chicago’s Ryan Donato has 32 points, courtesy of 16 goals (second on team) and 16 assists (fourth).
• Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 9-18-2 on the season, allowing 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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