On Friday, February 7 at 8:30 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are scheduled to take on the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, read on.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s over/under of 6 goals 24 times.
• So far this season, 31 games Chicago has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.8 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 0.7 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -202

• In the 33 times this season the Predators have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 14-19 in those games.
• Nashville has had three games with moneyline odds of -202 or shorter and won every time.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Predators’ implied win probability is 66.9%.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +167

• In 50 games as the moneyline underdog, Chicago has pulled off the upset 15 times.
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +167 or longer, they have won seven games out of 24 opportunities.
• Chicago has a 37.5% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Filip Forsberg, who has put up 51 points in 52 games.
• Having scored 16 goals and adding 24 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is excelling for Nashville through 52 games.
• Roman Josi has created 36 points for Nashville in 48 games this season, netting a goal on 6.3% of his shots and recording nine goals and 27 assists.
• 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 put up 15 goals and 31 assists in 53 games.
• 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).
• 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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