Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday at 8:30 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions 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)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Friday’s over/under of 6.5 goals three times this season.
• In Chicago’s seven games this season, three have finished with more goals than Friday’s over/under of 6.5.
• The total 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 giving up on average are 0.8 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

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

Blackhawks Moneyline: +142

• Chicago has played as the underdog on the moneyline six times this season, and won one time.
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +142 or longer, they have won a single game out of four opportunities.
• Chicago has a 41.3% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Ryan O’Reilly has put up six points.
• Filip Forsberg is another of Nashville’s major contributors currently with six total points (two goals and four assists) to his name.
• With five points through six games (zero goals and five assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive efforts this season.
• In the five games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 27th in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Seth Jones has recorded one goal (0.1 per game) and collected six assists (0.9 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with seven total points (one per game).
• Connor Bedard’s seven points this season, including one goal and six assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
• Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has seven points, courtesy of three goals (first on team) and four assists (third).
• Petr Mrazek has a record of 2-3-0 in five games this season, conceding 16 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 123 saves and an .885 save percentage, 39th in the league.

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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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