How to Pick the Predators vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 7

How to Pick the Predators vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 7

How to Pick the Predators vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 7

Published 11:33 am Thursday, February 6, 2025

For the upcoming game between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday at 8:30 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with 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)

  • Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Friday’s total of 5.5 goals 24 times this season.
  • So far this season, 31 games Chicago has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
  • The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.6) and the Blackhawks (2.58).
  • These two teams are allowing a combined 6.7 goals per game, 1.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -196

  • The Predators have been victorious in 14 of their 33 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (42.4%).
  • When playing with moneyline odds of -196 or shorter, Nashville is 4-1 (winning 80.0% of the time).
  • The Predators have a 66.2% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +162

  • In 50 games as the moneyline underdog, Chicago has secured the upset 15 times.
  • When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +162 or longer, they have won 11 games in 29 opportunities.
  • Chicago has a 38.2% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has recorded 51 points.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 40 points (16 goals, 24 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • With 36 points through 48 games (nine goals and 27 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive attack this season.
  • As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 11 wins and 22 losses this season while giving up 110 goals with 993 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

  • Connor Bedard’s 15 goals and 31 assists in 53 matchups give him 46 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Teuvo Teravainen’s 36 points this season, including 11 goals and 25 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
  • Chicago’s Ryan Donato has 32 points, courtesy of 16 goals (second on team) and 16 assists (fourth).
  • Petr Mrazek has an .895 save percentage (49th in the league), with 798 total saves, while conceding 94 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has compiled a 9-18-2 record between the posts for Chicago this season.

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/31/2025 Sabres L 4-3 Away -125
2/1/2025 Penguins L 3-0 Away -120
2/3/2025 Senators L 5-2 Home -135
2/7/2025 Blackhawks Away -196
2/8/2025 Sabres Home
2/22/2025 Avalanche Home
2/23/2025 Devils Home

Blackhawks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/30/2025 Hurricanes L 3-2 Away +336
2/1/2025 Panthers L 5-1 Away +340
2/5/2025 Oilers L 4-3 Home +237
2/7/2025 Predators Home +162
2/8/2025 Blues Away
2/22/2025 Blue Jackets Away
2/23/2025 Maple Leafs Home

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Nashville vs. Chicago Game Info

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Source: Andalusia Star