Thursday’s NHL offering features a contest between the heavily favored Nashville Predators (14-22-7, -285 on the moneyline to win at home) and the Chicago Blackhawks (14-28-2, +230 moneyline odds) at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
The Predators-Blackhawks matchup can be seen on ESPN+, so tune in to take in the action.
Predators vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds
When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
Favorite: Predators (-285)
Underdog: Blackhawks (+230)
Over/under: 5.5
Predators vs. Blackhawks Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Predators (-1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
Score Prediction:
Predators 4 – Blackhawks 2
How to Bet on Predators vs. Blackhawks
Predators and Blackhawks Betting Trends
In 18 games this season, Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
Chicago has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 25 of 44 games this season.
The teams combine to score five goals per game, 0.5 fewer than this game’s total.
These two teams surrender a combined 6.6 goals per game, 1.1 more than this game’scontest’s over/under.
The Predators have won nine of their 23 games when favored on the moneyline this season (39.1%).
The Blackhawks have been an underdog in 40 games this season, and won 13 (32.5%).
Predators Stats & Insights
The Predators are ranked 31st in the NHL with 106 goals this season, an average of 2.5 per contest.
On defense, the Predators have conceded 135 goals (3.1 per game) to rank 18th in league action.
Their goal differential (-29) ranks them 28th in the league.
The Predators shoot 8.5% as a team, ranked 32nd-best in the league.
The Predators’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 25.2 hits and 14.4 blocked shots per game.
Over the last 10 contests, the Predators have gone 5-5-0 (75.0% of possible points).
They have put up 30 goals during that stretch.
On the defensive side, the Predators have given up 2.9 goals per game (29 total) in those 10 outings.
Blackhawks Stats & Insights
The Blackhawks have scored 112 goals this season (2.6 per game) to rank 29th in the NHL.
The Blackhawks have allowed 3.4 goals per game, 152 total, which ranks 28th among NHL teams.
They have a -40 goal differential, which ranks 32nd in the league.
The Blackhawks are shooting 10.2% (23rd in the league).
The Blackhawks have yet to shut out an opponent this season.
In the last 10 contests, the Blackhawks are 2-8-0 (60.0% of possible points).
They are scoring at a 2.5 goals-per-game average (25 total) over that span.
On the defensive side, the Blackhawks have allowed 4.2 goals per game (42 total) in those 10 outings.
Predators Key Players to Watch
Filip Forsberg is currently one of Nashville’s top contributors (37 total points), having registered 12 goals and 25 assists.
Through 43 games, Jonathan Marchessault has 14 goals and 18 assists.
Juuse Saros (9-18-6) has a goals against average of 2.8 on the season, and 822 saves. His .902 save percentage ranks 29th in the league.
Blackhawks Key Players to Watch
Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 39 points (0.9 per game). He has recorded 12 goals and 27 assists in 44 games (playing 19:45 per game).
Teuvo Teravainen has made a big impact for Chicago this season with 31 points, thanks to 10 goals and 21 assists.
Petr Mrazek has a record of 8-16-1 in 26 games this season, conceding 79 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 659 saves and an .893 save percentage, 51st in the league.
Predators vs. Blackhawks Injuries
Predators: Cole Smith: Lower Body (Out), Luke Evangelista: Lower Body (Out), Adam Wilsby: Upper Body (Out), Austin Roest: Undisclosed (Out), Jeremy Lauzon: Lower Body (Out)
Blackhawks: Laurent Brossoit: Knee (Out), Connor Murphy: Groin (Out), Craig Smith: Back (Questionable)
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