The game between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks at 8:30 PM ET on Friday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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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.
• Three of Chicago’s games have finished with over 6.5 goals this season.
• 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.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 7.3 goals per game, 0.8 more than this contest’s over/under.

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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 finished 1-3 in those games.
• Nashville has been a moneyline favorite of -172 or shorter in only two games this season, and lost both.
• The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 63.2% in this contest.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +142

• Chicago has played as the moneyline underdog six times this season, and won 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 game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Ryan O’Reilly has been critical to Nashville’s offense this season, recording six points in six games.
• Filip Forsberg has six points (two goals, four assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• On 26 shots (for zero goals) and five assists, Roman Josi has created five points this season.
• In the five games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 27th in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Seth Jones is among the top options on offense for Chicago, with seven points this season. He has put up one goal and six assists in seven games.
• Connor Bedard is pivotal for Chicago’s attack with seven total points (one per game), including one goal and six assists through seven contests.
• Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has seven points (three goals, four assists) this season.
• Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 2-3-0 on the season, allowing 16 goals (3.2 goals against average) and amassing 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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