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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, 24 of Nashville’s 52 games have gone over Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
• A total of 31 of Chicago’s games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• 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 over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -196

• The Predators are 14-19 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• Nashville is 4-1 when 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 contest.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +162

• In Chicago’s 50 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 15 wins.
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +162 or longer, they have won 11 games out of 29 opportunities.
• Chicago’s implied probability to win is 38.2% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has been important to Nashville’s offense this season, registering 51 points in 52 games.
• With 16 goals and 24 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 40 points (0.8 per game).
• On 142 shots (for nine goals) and 27 assists, Roman Josi has contributed 36 points this season.
• In 40 games played this season, Juuse Saros (11-22-6) has given up 110 goals.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his club with 46 points (0.9 per game). He has scored 15 goals and 31 assists in 53 games (playing 20:05 per game).
• Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has racked up 36 total points (0.7 per game), with 11 goals and 25 assists.
• Ryan Donato has scored 16 goals and contributed 16 assists for Chicago, giving him a point total of 32.
• Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 9-18-2 on the season, allowing 94 goals (3.3 goals against average) and collecting 798 saves with 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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