Thursday’s NHL slate includes a game between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the article below.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 18 times.
• So far this season, 25 games Chicago has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.5 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.47) and the Blackhawks (2.55).
• This game’s over/under is 1.1 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -263

• In the 24 times this season the Predators have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 10-14 in those games.
• Nashville is yet to play with moneyline odds of -263 or shorter.
• The Predators have a 72.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +215

• Chicago has claimed an upset victory 13 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 41 games as the underdog).
• The Blackhawks have won two games with moneyline odds of +215 or longer (in 10 such games).
• Chicago’s implied probability to win this game is 31.7% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Chicago 2

Predators Points Leaders

• With 12 goals and 25 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (37 points).
• With 14 goals and 18 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 32 points (0.7 per game).
• Through 39 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 29 points (eight goals and 21 assists).
• In the 33 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .902, 29th in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard’s 12 goals and 27 assists in 44 contests give him 39 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Teuvo Teravainen has made a big impact for Chicago this season with 31 points, thanks to 10 goals and 21 assists.
• Ryan Donato has 13 goals and 11 assists for Nashville.
• Petr Mrazek has a record of 8-16-1 in 26 games this season, conceding 79 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 659 saves and an .893 save percentage, 50th in the league.

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Nashville vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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