On Friday, February 7 at 8:30 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are set to clash with the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. For best bets, picks, and projections for this matchup, continue reading.

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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 total of 5.5 goals.
• This season, 31 of Chicago’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Predators score 2.6 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.58, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• The 6.7 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 1.2 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -196

• The Predators are 14-19 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -196 or shorter, Nashville has compiled a 4-1 record (winning 80.0% of its games).
• The Predators have a 66.2% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +162

• In 50 games as the moneyline underdog, 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 this game is 38.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• With 19 goals and 32 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (51 points).
• Jonathan Marchessault has 16 goals and 24 assists for Nashville to compile 40 total points (0.8 per game).
• Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Roman Josi’s 40 points. He’s contributed 27 assists.
• In the 40 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .900, 38th in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard has scored 15 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 31 assists (0.6 per game), averaging 2.4 shots per game and shooting 11.9%. That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with 46 total points (0.9 per game).
• Teuvo Teravainen’s 36 points this season, including 11 goals and 25 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
• Ryan Donato has scored 16 goals and contributed 16 assists for Chicago, giving him a point total of 32.
• Petr Mrazek has a record of 9-18-2 in 30 games this season, conceding 94 goals (3.3 goals against average) with 798 saves and 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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