Nashville Predators (14-22-7) vs Chicago Blackhawks (14-28-2)
Game Info: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Bridgestone Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Nashville Predators -250 / Chicago Blackhawks +205 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 16th at the Bridgestone Arena. 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 Chicago
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nashville
-Recent betting trends in games played between Chicago and Nashville
-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blackhawks and Predators.
Blackhawks Are Struggling
The Blackhawks are really struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against the Calgary Flames, the offense scored two goals but the defense gave up five goals, and that led to the defeat. Connor Bedard and Louis Creiver both scored a goal but it wasn’t enough. Two games ago against the Edmonton Oilers, they ended up losing 4-3.
The Blackhawks are averaging 2.54 goals, while the defense is giving up 3.45 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the defense is ranked 30th. They are averaging only 25.11 shots per game, which is 32nd in the league. Connor Bedard has scored 12 goals and added 27 assists. Getting the start for the Blackhawks will be Pytr Mrazek and he sits with an 18-6-1 record and he’s giving up 3.25 goals per game.
Why the Blackhawks Will Beat the Predators
- The underdogs have won each of the Predators’ last five games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Predators have lost 10 of their last 12 games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in 17 of their last 18 games as home favorites following a home win.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Predators’ last five games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The road team has won the second period in three of the last four games between the Blackhawks and Predators.
Predators Look for Second Win in a Row
The Predators have some confidence right now after what they did in the last game. The Predators scored five goals against the Vegas Golden Knights and that was enough for the two-goal victory. Steven Stamkos put up two goals and added another assist. Justus Annunen was in goal and he saved 19 of the 22 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Washington Capitals, the results weren’t the same, and they lost 4-1.
The Predators are averaging 2.47 goals while their defense giving up 3.14 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league while the defense is ranked 22nd. The top player for the Predators so far this season has been Filip Forsberg and he has scored 12 goals and added 25 assists so far this season. Juuse Saros is expected to get the start for the Predators and he sits with a 9-18-6 record and he’s giving up 2.78 goals per game.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the last seven games between the Blackhawks and Predators have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Blackhawks’ last seven games against the Predators following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last 11 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 16 of the Predators’ last 17 home games against Central Division opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Prediction
I haven’t trusted the Blackhawks a whole lot this season, but there is plenty of value with them here. Juuse Saros is expected to be in goal and he has had some major issues this season. The Blackhawks’ offense hasn’t been elite, but their offense is going to get out to a fast start, and that will be the difference. It’s only going to take three gaols to get the job done. Back the Blackhawks on the money line.