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

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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.
• In Chicago’s 53 games this season, 31 have finished with more goals than Friday’s total of 5.5.
• 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).
• The 6.7 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 1.2 more than the total for this contest.

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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 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 in this game says the Predators have a 66.2% chance to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +162

• In 50 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has achieved the upset 15 times.
• The Blackhawks have 11 wins in games when their odds are +162 or longer on the moneyline (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

• With 19 goals and 32 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (51 points).
• With 16 goals and 24 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 40 points (0.8 per game).
• On 142 shots (for nine goals) and 27 assists, Roman Josi has created 36 points this season.
• Juuse Saros (11-22-6) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .900 for Nashville.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Connor Bedard’s 15 goals and 31 assists in 53 games give him 46 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• 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 a season point total of 32.
• Petr Mrazek has a 9-18-2 record this season, with an .895 save percentage (49th in the league). In 30 games, he has 798 saves, and has conceded 94 goals (3.3 goals against average).

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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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