Nashville Predators (23-32-7) vs Chicago Blackhawks (19-35-8)
Game Info: Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Bridgestone Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Nashville Predators -270 / Chicago Blackhawks +220 — Over/Under: 6
In this article, we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 8th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are playing the Utah Hockey Club late in the night on Friday, which is not included in this article. Chicago is 19-35-8 this season after they lost to Ottawa in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Chicago led 2-1 in the first period, but they needed a goal in the third for the tie, before losing in overtime. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 26-20, won 42.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Donato, Smith, and Teravainen, while Soderblom stopped 22 out of 26 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks defeated the Kings by a score of 5-1 and the Ducks by a score of 6-3. Chicago has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 46 points. Chicago has scored 2.76 goals per game and they have allowed 3.48 goals against per game, while also going 26.4% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 16 goals, 33 assists, and 143 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added 15 goals, 34 assists, and 93 shots on goal. Arvid Soderblom is 8-15-6 with a 3.05 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 23-32-7 this season after they defeated Seattle by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Nashville trailed 1-0 early in the first period, but they scored the next four goals and were able to hang on for the win. The Predators outshot Seattle by a total of 34-25, won 62% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Evangelista, Forsberg (2), McCarron, and Skjei, while Saros stopped 22 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Predators defeated the Bruins by a score of 6-3 but did lose to the Rangers by a score of 4-0 before that. Nashville has won three of their last five games and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 53 points. Nashville has scored 2.63 goals per game and they have allowed 3.34 goals against per game, while also going 19.9% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 24 goals, 33 assists, and 220 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 19 goals, 28 assists, and 181 shots on goal this year. Juuse Saros is 15-25-6 with a 2.96 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season.
Why the Predators will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost 25 of their last 26 road games following a win.
- The Predators have won each of their last nine games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last six road games following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last six night games against the Predators following a home win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last five home games against the Blackhawks following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five night games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last nine games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games following a home win.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in seven of the Predators’ last eight games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 home appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight home appearances against Central Division opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Teuvo Teravainen has scored a goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
Blackhawks vs Predators Prediction
Nashville comes into this contest looking for their third straight win and they will be at home for this game. The Predators are 16-12-3 at home this year, while the Blackhawks are 7-20-4 on the road. Chicago has been pretty rough all season, but they have been horrible on the road. The Blackhawks will also be on a back-to-back here, as they played Utah at home on Friday night. The Predators have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NHL this season, but their offense is starting to play better and should take advantage of Soderblom in net for Chicago. Take Nashville to win by at least two goals here.