Looking for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday at 8:30 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.

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 over/under three times.
• This season, three of Chicago’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 1.6 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.33) and the Blackhawks (2.57).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 7.3 goals per game, 0.8 more than this contest’s over/under.

Bet on the total at BetMGM today!

Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

• The Predators are 1-3 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Nashville has been a moneyline favorite of -172 or shorter in just two games this season, and lost both.
• The Predators have a 63.2% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +142

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

Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now!

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• With two goals and four assists this season, Ryan O’Reilly is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (six points).
• Having scored two goals and adding four assists, Filip Forsberg is a top contributor for Nashville through six games.
• Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Roman Josi’s six points. He’s contributed 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

• Seth Jones has recorded one goal (0.1 per game) and put up six assists (0.9 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with seven total points (one per game).
• Connor Bedard is a key contributor for Chicago, with seven total points this season. He has scored one goal and provided six assists in seven games.
• Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has seven points, courtesy of three goals (first on team) and four assists (third).
• Petr Mrazek has a record of 2-3-0 in five games this season, conceding 16 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 123 saves and an .885 save percentage, 39th in the league.

Predators’ Schedule

Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Blackhawks’ Schedule

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

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

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.