The game between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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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.
• In Chicago’s 44 games this season, 25 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s total of 5.5.
• These two teams combine for 5.0 goals per game, 0.4800000000000004 less than the total set for this contest.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.6 goals per game, 1.1 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -263

• The Predators have been victorious in 10 of their 24 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (41.7%).
• Nashville has not played a game with moneyline odds shorter than -263.
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Predators’ implied win probability is 72.5%.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +215

• Chicago has secured an upset victory 13 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline 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 has a 31.7% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Chicago 2

Predators Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has recorded 37 points.
• With 14 goals and 18 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the top offensive options for Nashville with his 32 points (0.7 per game).
• Nashville’s offensive effort is aided by Roman Josi’s 32 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
• Across 33 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 9-18-6. During those games, he’s allowed 89 goals while recording 822 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 39 points (0.9 per game). He has scored 12 goals and 27 assists in 44 games (playing 19:45 per game).
• Teuvo Teravainen is pivotal for Chicago’s attack 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, compiling 659 saves and allowing 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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