Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 2/7/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, February 7th at the United Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Blackhawks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Predators’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nashville

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Chicago

-Recent betting trends in games played between Nashville and Chicago

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Predators and Blackhawks. 

Nashville has won the last six games played between the two teams. On January 16th, the Predators secured the 3-2 victory in a shootout. 

Predators are Ice Cold

The Predators are ice cold right now, and although most of the season has been a struggle, this is about rock bottom. The Predators have lost five games in a row, and in four of the five games, they have lost on the puck line. On Monday, the Predators faced off against the Ottawa Senators, and they blew the game late. At the end of the first period, the game was tied 0-0, but they gave up two goals in the second period and three goals in the third period. The final game ended up being 5-2. Filip Forsberg was the top offensive player, scoring a goal and adding an assist. The last win came all the way back on January 23rd against the San Jose Sharks, and even in that game, the defense gave up five goals. 

The Predators are averaging 2.59 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.25 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th, while the defense is ranked 25th. This is a team that just isn’t very talented, and especially late, the goaltending has been a significant issue. Juuse Saros is expected to get the start in goal, and he currently sits with an 11-22-6 record while giving up 2.87 goals per game. He hasn’t been good, but the lack of scoring hasn’t helped his record, either. The Predators will play against the Sabres, Avs, Devils, Panthers, and Jets following this one.

Why the Predators Will Beat the Blackhawks

• The Predators have won each of their last six games at United Center.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last four games at United Center.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in six of their last seven night games following a home loss.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Blackhawks have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.

Blackhawks Fell Just Short

The Blackhawks actually might have picked up some confidence in the last game, even though they were defeated at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. The Blackhawks were actually able to pick up a point in the game, but they ended up losing 4-3 in overtime. The Blackhawks were down 3-1 after giving up two goals early in the third period, but they scored two goals late to tie it up. In overtime, they took a penalty, and it was basically over as they gave up a goal a little while later. Arvid Soderblom was in goal, and he saved 34 of the 38 shots that he faced. The Blackhawks need to try to limit how many shots they face in this game. On Saturday, the Blackhawks will go on the road to face off against the St. Louis Blues. 

The Blackhawks are averaging 2.59 goals while their defense is giving up 3.43 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st while the defense is ranked 30th. This team still has Connor Bedard but the front office just hasn’t done a good job of surrounding him with talent to make this team a true playoff contender. 

Why the Blackhawks Will Beat the Predators

• The Predators have lost each of their last five games as favorites following a loss.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games.
• The underdogs have won the second period in five of the Predators’ last six games.

Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks

Yes, the Predators have won the last six games in a row against the Chicago Blackhawks, but I am not laying any money on a team on such a long losing streak overall. That being said, I really don’t trust the Blackhawks, even at a good number, so we are going to the total. Both of the games this year between the two teams finished with five goals total, and that’s where this game will end, or even less. The Predators and Blackhawks have both had issues scoring all season, and again, here, goals will be hard to come by. Back the under to cash here.