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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 18 times this season.
• So far this season, 25 games Chicago has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• The total 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 total 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

• The Predators are 10-14 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Nashville is yet to play a game with moneyline odds shorter than -263.
• The Predators have a 72.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +215

• Chicago has 13 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 41 times).
• The Blackhawks have two victories in games with moneyline odds of +215 or longer (in 10 chances).
• 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

• Filip Forsberg has been critical to Nashville’s offense this season, putting up 37 points in 43 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 32 points (14 goals, 18 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Roman Josi’s 32 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 9 wins and 18 losses this season while allowing 89 goals with 822 saves.

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 is crucial for Chicago’s offense with 31 total points (0.7 per game), including 10 goals and 21 assists through 44 contests.
• Chicago’s Ryan Donato has 24 points, courtesy of 13 goals (second on team) and 11 assists (seventh).
• Chicago’s Petr Mrazek is 8-16-1 this season, collecting 659 saves and giving up 79 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 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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