Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Friday’s game at 8:30 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this game.

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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, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal total three times.
• This season, three of Chicago’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Predators score 2.33 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.57, adding up to 1.6 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.8 less than the 7.3 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

• The Predators have been victorious in one of their four games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (25.0%).
• 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

• In six games as the moneyline underdog, Chicago has pulled off the upset once.
• The Blackhawks have won a single game with moneyline odds of +142 or longer (in four such games).
• Chicago’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 41.3% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Ryan O’Reilly is one of Nashville’s leading contributors this season with six points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 18.2%.
• Filip Forsberg is another of Nashville’s important contributors currently with six total points (two goals and four assists) to his name.
• Roman Josi has contributed five points for Nashville in six games this season, netting a goal on 0% of his shots and putting up zero goals and five assists.
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 1 win and 4 losses this season while giving up 14 goals with 131 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Chicago’s Seth Jones has collected six assists and one goal in seven games, good for seven points.
• Connor Bedard is a top contributor for Chicago, with seven total points this season. He has netted one goal and provided six assists in seven games.
• Teuvo Teravainen has three goals and four assists for Nashville.
• Chicago’s Petr Mrazek is 2-3-0 this season, compiling 123 saves and allowing 16 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .885 save percentage (39th in the league).

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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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