The Chicago Blackhawks (14-28-2) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (14-22-7) on Thursday, January 16th. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.

Blackhawks vs Predators

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 victory over the Ducks, the Blackhawks moved to 14-28-2 this season. Chicago, as underdogs on the puck line, covered in this one, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

Chicago’s defense held Anaheim scoreless until the third period. Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, with Isaak Phillips getting things started at 7:03 in the first period.

The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 5-2 win over the Avalanche, the Predators improved to 14-22-7. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players. The Avalanche scored first, but the Predators tied it up at 11:29 in the second period and took the lead for good with 1:20 left in the same period.

Chicago Offense Breakdown

Chicago’s offense netted 4 goals on 29 shots in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring, and Teuvo Teravainen followed with his 4th goal, which came on a power play.

The Blackhawks scored twice in the 1st period, added another in the 2nd, and finished with a 4th goal in the 3rd. They recorded 12 giveaways and picked up two power-play goals in the game.

Predators Offense Breakdown

Nashville’s offense came alive in their 5-2 win over the Avalanche, with five different players finding the net. After a scoreless first period, Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, while Roman Josi added another power-play goal, his first of the year.

Filip Forsberg scored his 7th goal on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist followed with his 4th, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.

Chicago Team Defense

Arvid Söderblom had a standout performance with 38 saves and a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Defensively, Chicago finished with 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.

Nashville Team Defense

Defensively, the Predators gave up the first goal 2:54 into the second period and another at the 17:43 mark of the third, but they held the Avalanche scoreless in the first and secured a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators’ defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.

Blackhawks vs Predators Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• Across their ten previous home games, Nashville has an puck line mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Through their last three games as the underdog, the Predators have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
• Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Blackhawks have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 2-3.

Blackhawks vs Predators Prediction

To those searching for a pure moneyline wager, the Predators is the clear pick. Still, with a payout of -243, it’s worth thinking about including this bet in a parlay.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Blackhawks to cover. Even in the event of a Predators victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Blackhawks should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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