In this article, we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Friday, February 7th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 16-31-6 this year after they lost to Edmonton in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Chicago trailed 3-1 in the third period, but they scored two late goals, before losing in overtime. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 38-32, won 49% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Donato, Reichel, and Martinez, while Soderblom stopped 34 out of 38 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks lost to the Panthers by a score of 5-1 and the Hurricanes by a score of 3-2. Chicago has lost six of their last seven games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 38 points. Chicago has scored 2.58 goals per game and they have allowed 3.43 goals against per game, while also going 23.8% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 15 goals, 31 assists, and 126 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added 11 goals, 25 assists, and 80 shots on goal. Petr Mrazek is 9-18-2 with a 3.32 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 18-27-7 this season after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Nashville tied the game at two early in the third period, but they allowed three goals to end the game with the loss. The Predators were outshot by a total of 39-27, won 47.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Forsberg and Marchessault, while Saros stopped 34 out of 38 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Predators lost to the Penguins by a score of 3-0 and the Sabres by a score of 4-3. Nashville has lost five games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 43 points. Nashville has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.25 goals against per game, while also going 21.5% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg led Nashville with 19 goals, 32 assists, and 190 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault added 16 goals, 23 assists, and 161 shots on goal. Juuse Saros is 11-22-6 with a 2.87 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this year.
Why the Blackhawks will beat the Predators
- The Predators have lost each of their last five games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Predators’ last six games.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites.
- The Predators have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as road favorites when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Predators and Blackhawks have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last seven Friday games at United Center has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six 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 six home games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Predators’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents at United Center.
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last nine games against Central Division opponents.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored a goal in each of the Predators’ last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last 16 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Jonathan Marchessault has recorded an assist in each of the Predators’ last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Blackhawks vs Predators Prediction
Nashville comes into this matchup trying to snap a five-game losing streak, but they will be on the road for this game. The Predators are 6-17-4 on the road this year, while the Blackhawks are 10-14-3 at home. Chicago has lost three games in a row, but they did nearly beat Edmonton in their last game and they play much better on home ice. Both of these teams have really struggled to score consistently this season and I really don’t trust either team in this situation. Nashville has been horrible on the road this year and with Chicago at least competing better at home, I like the Blackhawks in this spot.