Thursday’s NHL schedule features a game between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 18 times.
• This season, 25 of Chicago’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.5 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.47) and the Blackhawks (2.55).
• This game’s total is 1.1 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -263

• The Predators are 10-14 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Nashville has never played a game this season shorter than -263 moneyline odds.
• 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 a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +215 or longer (in 10 chances).
• Chicago’s implied probability to win is 31.7% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Chicago 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors this season with 37 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 8.4%.
• Having scored 14 goals and adding 18 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is excelling for Nashville through 43 games.
• Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Roman Josi’s 32 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 9 wins and 18 losses this season while allowing 89 goals with 822 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Chicago’s Connor Bedard has recorded 27 assists and 12 goals in 44 games, good for 39 points.
• Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has racked up 31 total points (0.7 per game), with 10 goals and 21 assists.
• Ryan Donato has 13 goals and 11 assists for Nashville.
• 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).

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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