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 place a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, three of Nashville’s six games have gone over Friday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• In Chicago’s seven games this season, three have finished with more goals than Friday’s over/under of 6.5.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 1.6 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.33) and the Blackhawks (2.57).
• This game’s over/under is 0.8 less than the 7.3 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

• In the four times this season the Predators have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 1-3 in those games.
• Nashville has been a moneyline favorite of -172 or shorter in only two games this season, and lost both.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Predators’ implied win probability is 63.2%.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +142

• Chicago has played as the moneyline underdog six times this season, and won one time.
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +142 or longer, they have won a single game out of four opportunities.
• Chicago has a 41.3% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• With two goals and four assists this season, Ryan O’Reilly is one of Nashville’s top contributors (six points).
• Filip Forsberg has two goals and four assists for Nashville to compile six total points (one per game).
• Nashville’s offensive effort is aided by Roman Josi’s six points. He’s contributed five assists.
• In five games played this season, Juuse Saros (1-4-0) has given up 14 goals.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Chicago’s Seth Jones has recorded six assists and one goal in seven games, good for seven points.
• Connor Bedard’s seven points this season, including one goal and six assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
• Teuvo Teravainen has three goals and four assists for Nashville.
• Petr Mrazek has a 2-3-0 record this season, with an .885 save percentage (39th in the league). In 5 games, he has 123 saves, and has allowed 16 goals (3.2 goals against average).

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Nashville vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

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