How to Pick the Predators vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 16

Published 11:36 am Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Thursday’s game that pits the Nashville Predators versus the Chicago Blackhawks, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before placing any wagers.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

  • A total of 18 Nashville games this season have gone over Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals.
  • A total of 25 of Chicago’s games have ended with more than 5.5 goals this season.
  • 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).
  • These two teams are allowing a combined 6.6 goals per game, 1.1 more than this contest’s over/under.

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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 has not played with moneyline odds of -263 or shorter.
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Predators’ implied win probability is 72.5%.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +215

  • Chicago has 13 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 41 times).
  • 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

  • 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%.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 32 points (14 goals, 18 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • Through 39 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as a contributor 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 totaled 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.
  • Chicago’s Ryan Donato has 24 points, courtesy of 13 goals (second on team) and 11 assists (seventh).
  • Chicago’s Petr Mrazek is 8-16-1 this season, amassing 659 saves and permitting 79 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .893 save percentage (50th in the league).

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

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