Friday’s NHL slate includes a game between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with the puck dropping at 8:30 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the article below.

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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, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total of 5.5 goals 24 times.
• A total of 31 of Chicago’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.6) and the Blackhawks (2.58).
• 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 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -196 or shorter, Nashville has compiled a 4-1 record (winning 80.0% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 66.2% chance to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +162

• In Chicago’s 50 games playing as the moneyline underdog 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 moneyline gives it an implied probability of 38.2% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• With 19 goals and 32 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (51 points).
• Jonathan Marchessault has 16 goals and 24 assists for Nashville to compile 40 total points (0.8 per game).
• On 142 shots (for nine goals) and 27 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 36 points this season.
• In the 40 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .900, 38th in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard is among the top options on offense for Chicago, with 46 points this season. He has recorded 15 goals and 31 assists in 53 games.
• Teuvo Teravainen is key for Chicago’s attack with 36 total points (0.7 per game), including 11 goals and 25 assists through 53 games.
• Ryan Donato has 16 goals and 16 assists for Nashville.
• Chicago’s Petr Mrazek is 9-18-2 this season, collecting 798 saves and permitting 94 goals (3.3 goals against average) 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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