How to Pick the Predators vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 25

Published 12:39 pm Thursday, October 24, 2024

Wanting to place some wagers on the upcoming game (Friday at 8:30 PM ET) between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center? Below, we submit 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 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

  • This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s over/under of 6.5 goals three times.
  • So far this season, three games Chicago has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
  • The over/under for this game (6.5) is 1.6 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.33) and the Blackhawks (2.57).
  • The 7.3 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.8 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

  • The Predators have won 25.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (1-3).
  • Nashville has been a moneyline favorite of -172 or shorter in only two games this season, and lost both.
  • The Predators have a 63.2% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +142

  • Chicago has secured an upset victory once when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in six games as the underdog).
  • When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +142 or longer, they have won a single game in four opportunities.
  • Chicago’s implied probability to win this game is 41.3% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • With two goals and four assists this season, Ryan O’Reilly is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (six points).
  • Filip Forsberg is another of Nashville’s major contributors currently with six total points (two goals and four assists) to his name.
  • Roman Josi has contributed five points for Nashville in six games this season, scoring on 0% of his shots and recording zero goals and five assists.
  • As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 1 win and 4 losses this season while allowing 14 goals with 131 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

  • Chicago’s Seth Jones has recorded six assists and one goal in seven games, good for seven points.
  • Chicago’s Connor Bedard has racked up seven total points (one per game), with one goal and six assists.
  • Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has seven points (three goals, four assists) this season.
  • Petr Mrazek has a 2-3-0 record this season, with an .885 save percentage (39th in the league). In 5 games, he has 123 saves, and has conceded 16 goals (3.2 goals against average).

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/17/2024 Oilers L 4-2 Home +108
10/19/2024 Red Wings L 5-2 Home -200
10/22/2024 Bruins W 4-0 Home -142
10/25/2024 Blackhawks Away -172
10/26/2024 Blue Jackets Home
10/28/2024 Lightning Away
10/31/2024 Oilers Home

Blackhawks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/17/2024 Sharks W 4-2 Home -190
10/19/2024 Sabres L 4-2 Home +122
10/22/2024 Canucks L 6-3 Home +154
10/25/2024 Predators Home +142
10/26/2024 Stars Away
10/28/2024 Avalanche Away
10/31/2024 Sharks Away

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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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