On Friday, October 25 at 8:30 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are slated to clash with the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, continue reading.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s over/under (6.5 goals) three times this season.
• So far this season, three games Chicago has played finished with 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 over/under of 6.5.
• This game’s total 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

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

Blackhawks Moneyline: +142

• In six games as the underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has secured the upset one time.
• The Blackhawks have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +142 or longer (in four chances).
• 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 top contributors this season with six points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 18.2%.
• With two goals and four assists, Filip Forsberg is one of the top contributors for Nashville with his six points (one per game).
• Through six games, Roman Josi has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has five points (zero goals and five assists).
• In five games played this season, Juuse Saros (1-4-0) has given up 14 goals.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Seth Jones has recorded one goal (0.1 per game) and collected six assists (0.9 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with seven total points (one per game).
• Connor Bedard has made a big impact for Chicago this season with seven points, thanks to one goal and six assists.
• Teuvo Teravainen has three goals and four assists for Nashville.
• Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 2-3-0 on the season, allowing 16 goals (3.2 goals against average) and collecting 123 saves 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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