| MATCHUP | Chicago Blackhawks | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-19-7 | 20-20-4 |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Nashville Predators Preview
The Predators have 44 points this season with a 20-19-4 record, and are 21-22 ATS and 22-21 in over/under. They have a 11-9-2 home record and a 9-10-2 road record and are sitting 4th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 2-1 home shootout win over the Islanders, and their previous three games were a 6-2 road loss to the Oilers, a 4-3 road win over the Flames, and a 4-1 road loss to the Kraken.
Offensively, the Predators are averaging 2.77 goals per game and are scoring 19.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.33 goals per game and are killing 81.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators with 37 points, also leading the team in assists with 24, while Steven Stamkos leads the team in goals with 18. Juuse Saros is the starting goalie for the Predators, and he has a 17-14-3 record, with 2.96 GAA and .897 SV%. Justus Annunen is the backup goalie and he has a 3-5-1 record, with 3.29 GAA and .878 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks Preview
The Blackhawks have 43 points this season with a 18-19-7 record, and are 30-14 ATS and 19-25 in over/under. They have a 10-9-4 home record and a 8-10-3 road record and are sitting 5th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 5-1 home loss to the Capitals, and their previous three games were a 7-3 home win over the Blues, a 3-2 home overtime win over the Golden Knights, and a 3-2 road shootout win over the Capitals.
Offensively, the Blackhawks are averaging 2.82 goals per game and are scoring 23% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 84.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 44 points, while Tyler Bertuzzi leads the team in goals with 22, and Connor Bedard also leads the team in assists with 25. Spencer Knight is the starting goalie for the Blackhawks, and he has a 13-11-6 record, with 2.62 GAA and .910 SV%. Arvid Soderblom is the backup goalie and he has a 5-7-1 record, with 3.87 GAA and .873 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks @ Nashville Predators Betting Trends: January 10, 2026
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last nine games at Bridgestone Arena following a loss.
- The Predators have won each of their last 11 games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games after coming off a shootout.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Predators have won the third period in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Blackhawks have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Predators have lost seven of their last eight games after coming off overtime.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games following a home loss.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a win.
- The Predators have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games at Bridgestone Arena when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last six games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last six home games against the Blackhawks following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last four night games at Bridgestone Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last eight games against Central Division opponents.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Nick Blankenburg has recorded an assist in each of the Predators’ last four games against the Blackhawks.
- Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as a home favorite against Central Division opponents.
- Steven Stamkos ranks 1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (7) this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored at least one goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances after playing the previous day.
- Jason Dickinson has recorded 11 career points against the Predators – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.33).
- The Nashville Predators rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.77).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.72%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 8th in the league in power play percentage this season (23.02%).
Blackhawks vs Predators Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Predators won 4-3 on the road and are 8-1 in their last 9 meetings against the Blackhawks. Under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Blackhawks vs Predators Prediction, the Predators are coming as -210 home favorites. The Predators have been slightly better this season and are catching the Blackhawks on their second leg of a back-to-back. The Preds have been better at home, while the Blackhawks have been weaker on the road but they still are 4-1 in their last 5 games. I see no value on either side and both teams have been struggling offensively throughout the season, averaging just 5.59 goals per game combined, so I will take the under 6 in this one.