How to Pick the Predators vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 16
Published 12:50 pm Wednesday, January 15, 2025
On Thursday, January 16 at 8:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are slated to go up against the Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this contest, continue reading.
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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 combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under (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 over/under 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 are 10-14 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- Nashville has never played a game this season shorter than -263 moneyline odds.
- The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 72.5% in this game.
Blackhawks Moneyline: +215
- Chicago has earned an upset victory 13 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 41 games as the underdog).
- The Blackhawks have two victories in games with moneyline odds of +215 or longer (in 10 chances).
- Chicago’s implied probability to win this matchup is 31.7% based on the moneyline.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Nashville 4, Chicago 2
Predators Points Leaders
- One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 37 points in 43 games.
- 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).
- On 113 shots (for eight goals) and 21 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 29 points this season.
- As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 9 wins and 18 losses this season while giving up 89 goals with 822 saves.
Blackhawks Points Leaders
- Connor Bedard is among the top options on offense for Chicago, with 39 points this season. He has recorded 12 goals and 27 assists in 44 games.
- Teuvo Teravainen’s 31 points this season, including 10 goals and 21 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
- Ryan Donato has 13 goals and 11 assists, for a season point total of 24.
- Petr Mrazek has an 8-16-1 record this season, with an .893 save percentage (50th in the league). In 26 games, he has 659 saves, and has given up 79 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Predators’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2025 | Jets | L 5-2 | Away | +133 |
| 1/11/2025 | Capitals | L 4-1 | Home | -143 |
| 1/14/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-3 | Home | +112 |
| 1/16/2025 | Blackhawks | – | Home | -263 |
| 1/18/2025 | Wild | – | Home | – |
| 1/21/2025 | Sharks | – | Home | – |
| 1/23/2025 | Sharks | – | Away | – |
Blackhawks’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2025 | Red Wings | L 5-3 | Away | +152 |
| 1/11/2025 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Home | +318 |
| 1/13/2025 | Flames | L 5-2 | Home | +135 |
| 1/16/2025 | Predators | – | Away | +215 |
| 1/18/2025 | Golden Knights | – | Home | – |
| 1/20/2025 | Hurricanes | – | Home | – |
| 1/24/2025 | Lightning | – | Home | – |
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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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