How to Pick the Predators vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 16
Published 11:33 am Wednesday, January 15, 2025
On Thursday, January 16 at 8:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are scheduled to take on the Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this matchup, keep reading.
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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)
- Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals 18 times this season.
- So far this season, 25 games Chicago has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
- The Predators score 2.47 goals per game, compared to the Blackhawks’ average of 2.55, adding up to 0.5 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
- This game’s total is 1.1 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams concede per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -263
- The Predators have won 41.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (10-14).
- Nashville is yet to play with moneyline odds of -263 or shorter.
- Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 72.5% to win.
Blackhawks Moneyline: +215
- In Chicago’s 41 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 13 wins.
- The Blackhawks have two victories in games with moneyline odds of +215 or longer (in 10 chances).
- Chicago has a 31.7% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Nashville 4, Chicago 2
Predators Points Leaders
- One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 37 points in 43 games.
- Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s top contributors currently with 32 total points (14 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
- Through 39 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as a scoring option for Nashville. He has 29 points (eight goals and 21 assists).
- In 33 games played this season, Juuse Saros (9-18-6) has given up 89 goals.
Blackhawks Points Leaders
- Chicago’s Connor Bedard has recorded 27 assists and 12 goals in 44 games, good for 39 points.
- Teuvo Teravainen is key for Chicago’s attack with 31 total points (0.7 per game), including 10 goals and 21 assists through 44 contests.
- Ryan Donato has 13 goals and 11 assists, for a season point total of 24.
- Petr Mrazek has an 8-16-1 record this season, with an .893 save percentage (50th in the league). In 26 games, he has 659 saves, and has allowed 79 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Predators’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2025 | Jets | L 5-2 | Away | +133 |
| 1/11/2025 | Capitals | L 4-1 | Home | -143 |
| 1/14/2025 | Golden Knights | W 5-3 | Home | +112 |
| 1/16/2025 | Blackhawks | – | Home | -263 |
| 1/18/2025 | Wild | – | Home | – |
| 1/21/2025 | Sharks | – | Home | – |
| 1/23/2025 | Sharks | – | Away | – |
Blackhawks’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10/2025 | Red Wings | L 5-3 | Away | +152 |
| 1/11/2025 | Oilers | L 4-3 | Home | +318 |
| 1/13/2025 | Flames | L 5-2 | Home | +135 |
| 1/16/2025 | Predators | – | Away | +215 |
| 1/18/2025 | Golden Knights | – | Home | – |
| 1/20/2025 | Hurricanes | – | Home | – |
| 1/24/2025 | Lightning | – | Home | – |
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Nashville vs. Chicago Game Info
- Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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