Before the puck drops at 8:30 PM ET in Friday’s contest between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re wanting to place a single wager or have your sights set on putting together a parlay.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) three times this season.
• So far this season, three games Chicago has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 4.9 goals per game, 1.5999999999999996 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.8 less than the 7.3 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

• The Predators have won 25.0% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (1-3).
• Nashville has had moneyline odds of -172 or shorter in just two games this season, and lost both.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 63.2% to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +142

• In six games as an underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has secured the upset one time.
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +142 or longer, they have won a single game out of four opportunities.
• Chicago has a 41.3% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Chicago 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Ryan O’Reilly has been imperative to Nashville’s offense this season, racking up six points in six games.
• With two goals and four assists, Filip Forsberg is one of the most important offensive options for Nashville with his six points (one per game).
• With five points through six games (zero goals and five assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive efforts this season.
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 1 win and 4 losses this season while allowing 14 goals with 131 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Seth Jones’ one goal and six assists in seven games give him seven points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Connor Bedard’s seven points this season, including one goal and six assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
• Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has seven points, courtesy of three goals (first on team) and four assists (third).
• Petr Mrazek has a record of 2-3-0 in five games this season, conceding 16 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 123 saves and an .885 save percentage, 39th in the league.

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Nashville vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

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