Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Friday’s game at 8:30 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this game.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Friday’s total of 6 goals 24 times this season.
• There have been 31 Chicago games with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Predators score 2.6 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.58, adding up to 0.8 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• The 6.7 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.7 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -202

• The Predators have gone 14-19 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Nashville has had three games with moneyline odds of -202 or shorter and won each time.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 66.9% chance to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +167

• In Chicago’s 50 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 15 wins.
• The Blackhawks have won seven games with moneyline odds of +167 or longer (in 24 such games).
• Chicago’s implied probability to win is 37.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors this season with 51 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 10%.
• With 16 goals and 24 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the top contributors for Nashville with his 40 points (0.8 per game).
• Through 48 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as a scoring option for Nashville. He has 36 points (nine goals and 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’s 15 goals and 31 assists in 53 games give him 46 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Teuvo Teravainen has made a major impact for Chicago this season with 36 points, thanks to 11 goals and 25 assists.
• Chicago’s Ryan Donato has 32 points (16 goals, 16 assists) this season.
• Petr Mrazek has a 9-18-2 record this season, with an .895 save percentage (49th in the league). In 30 games, he has 798 saves, and has conceded 94 goals (3.3 goals against average).

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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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