Before the puck drops at 8:30 PM ET in Friday’s contest between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re looking to place a single wager or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total of 5.5 goals 24 times.
• In Chicago’s 53 games this season, 31 have finished with more goals than Friday’s over/under of 5.5.
• 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.
• This game’s over/under is 1.2 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -196

• The Predators have gone 14-19 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Nashville is 4-1 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -196 or shorter (80.0% win percentage).
• The Predators have a 66.2% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +162

• Chicago has secured an upset victory 15 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 50 games as the underdog).
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +162 or longer, they have won 11 games out of 29 opportunities.
• Chicago’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 38.2% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has been imperative to Nashville’s offense this season, recording 51 points in 52 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 40 points (16 goals, 24 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• On 142 shots (for nine goals) and 27 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 36 points this season.
• Across 40 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 11-22-6. During those games, he’s allowed 110 goals while recording 993 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is among the top options on offense for Chicago, with 46 points this season. He has put up 15 goals and 31 assists in 53 games.
• Teuvo Teravainen is crucial for Chicago’s offense with 36 total points (0.7 per game), including 11 goals and 25 assists through 53 games.
• Ryan Donato has 16 goals and 16 assists, for a season point total of 32.
• Petr Mrazek has an .895 save percentage (49th in the league), with 798 total saves, while conceding 94 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has compiled a 9-18-2 record between the posts for Chicago this season.

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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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