Thursday’s NHL slate features a matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals 18 times.
• 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 total set for this contest.
• The 6.6 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 1.1 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -263

• The Predators are 10-14 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Nashville has not played a game this season shorter than -263 moneyline odds.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Predators’ implied win probability is 72.5%.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +215

• In 41 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has pulled off the upset 13 times.
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +215 or longer, they have won two games out of 10 opportunities.
• Chicago’s implied probability to win this game is 31.7% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Chicago 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has been critical to Nashville’s offense this season, putting up 37 points in 43 games.
• Having scored 14 goals and adding 18 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is an important piece of the offense for Nashville through 43 games.
• Roman Josi has created 29 points for Nashville in 39 games this season, netting a goal on 7.1% of his shots and putting up eight goals and 21 assists.
• In 33 games played this season, Juuse Saros (9-18-6) has allowed 89 goals.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard has totaled 12 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 27 assists (0.6 per game), taking 2.4 shots per game and shooting 11.5%. That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with 39 total points (0.9 per game).
• Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has racked up 31 total points (0.7 per game), with 10 goals and 21 assists.
• Ryan Donato has 13 goals and 11 assists for Nashville.
• 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 allowed 79 goals (3.2 goals against average).

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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)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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