Friday’s NHL lineup features an outing between the heavily favored Nashville Predators (1-5, -175 on the moneyline to win on the road) and the Chicago Blackhawks (2-4-1, +145 moneyline odds) at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
The Blackhawks’ game against the Predators will air on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action.
Predators vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Favorite: Predators (-175)
Underdog: Blackhawks (+145)
Over/under: 6
Predators vs. Blackhawks Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Blackhawks (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (6)
Score Prediction:
Blackhawks 4 – Predators 2
How to Bet on Predators vs. Blackhawks
Predators and Blackhawks Betting Trends
Nashville’s games this season have finished above this matchup’s total of 6 goals four times.
Chicago has combined with its opponent to score over 6 goals in five of seven games this season.
The teams combine to score 4.9 goals per game, 1.1 fewer than this game’s total.
These teams give up 7.3 goals per game combined, 1.3 more than this game’s over/under.
The Predators have a 1-3 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
The Blackhawks have won one of the six games they have played as an underdog this season.
Predators Stats & Insights
The Predators are ranked 30th in the league with 14 goals this season, an average of 2.3 per contest.
The Predators are ranked 16th in NHL action in goals against this season, having conceded 23 total goals (3.8 per game).
Their goal differential (-9) ranks them 28th in the NHL.
The Predators have a 6.4% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 31st in the league.
The Predators have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 25 hits and 12.2 blocked shots per game.
They have averaged only 2.3 goals per game (14 total) over that time.
On the defensive end, the Predators have allowed 3.0 goals per game (18 total) over those 10 matchups.
Blackhawks Stats & Insights
The Blackhawks have the NHL’s 25th-ranked scoring offense (18 total goals, 2.6 per game).
The Blackhawks have given up 24 total goals (3.4 per game) to rank 17th.
They have a -6 goal differential, which ranks 24th in the league.
The Blackhawks’ collective 8.9% shooting percentage ranks 26th in the league.
The Blackhawks have not had a shutout win yet this season.
They have averaged 2.6 goals per game (18 total) during that span.
Defensively, the Blackhawks have allowed 21 goals (3.0 per game) in those 10 outings.
Predators Key Players to Watch
One of Nashville’s leading offensive players this season is Ryan O’Reilly, who has six points (two goals, four assists) and plays an average of 20:54 per game.
Filip Forsberg has six points (1.0 per game), scoring two goals and adding four assists.
Juuse Saros has a record of 1-4-0. He has allowed 14 goals (2.89 goals against average) and racked up 131 saves.
Blackhawks Key Players to Watch
Seth Jones is a top offensive contributor for his squad with seven points (1.0 per game). He has recorded one goal and six assists in seven games (playing 25:16 per game).
Connor Bedard is key for Chicago’s attack with seven total points (1.0 per game), including one goal and six assists through seven games.
Petr Mrazek has a 2-3-0 record this season, with an .885 save percentage (42nd in the league). In 5 games, he has 123 saves, and has given up 16 goals (3.2 goals against average).
Predators vs. Blackhawks Injuries
Predators: Spencer Stastney: Personal (Out), Austin Roest: Undisclosed (Out)
Blackhawks: Laurent Brossoit: Knee (Out), Joey Anderson: Illness (Questionable), Alec Martinez: Lower Body (Out)
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