Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Preview
Looking to win big? The Predators and Blackhawks face off at 8:30 ET on NBCS. The Blackhawks are hosting the game at United Center in Chicago, IL.
The Predators come into this Central division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Chicago Blackhawks – Nashville Predators odds
Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Predators and Blackhawks did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Predators have a record of 3-0. The Predators also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 4 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-1-1.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Nashville has an puck line record of 5-5 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- Across their ten previous home games, Chicago has an puck line mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-2.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Predators have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Prediction
With a 45-29-5 record, the Predators are in 4th place in the Central Division and 6th place in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, Nashville has gone 5-5, and they have lost two straight games as the underdog.
On the road this season, the Predators have gone 23-13-3, and they have been the favorite in 37 of their 79 games. Against other Western Conference teams, Nashville has gone 27-22.
For their offensive performance, the Predators come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 13th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 9th in the league. In terms of the Predators’ offense during power plays, they are 13th in power play goals and 10th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Juuse Saros comes into the game having made 62 starts this season. So far, his record is 34-23 and he has a save percentage of 1.0%.
At home this season, the Blackhawks have gone 16-19-4, and they have gone 23-50-5 overall. In the Central Division, Chicago is in 8th place and has gone 6-19 against division opponents. In the Western Conference, the Blackhawks are in 15th place.
Over their last ten games, the Blackhawks have gone 4-6, and they have dropped their last two games. As the underdog, Chicago has gone 19-49-5 this season, and they have lost their last two games as the underdog.
On the offensive side, the Blackhawks are scoring an 2.2 goals per game this season, ranking 32nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 31st in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Blackhawks offense is 28th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 27th in the NHL.
Goalie Petr Mrazek comes into the game having made 51 starts this season. So far, his record is 18-29 and he has a save percentage of 0.956%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Betting Tips
- We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+201)
- The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report
- Nick Foligno – Personal – Questionable
- Taylor Hall – Knee – Out
- Reese Johnson – Concussion – Questionable
Nashville Predators Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
