The Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks meet Sunday in NHL action from the United Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks prediction.
Nashville Predators Recap
The Nashville Predators come into this game looking to add on to their 4-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights last time out to sit at 32-28-9 this season. After this game, Nashville will head home for a game against the San Jose Sharks.
Predators Win 3 In A Row
Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators in scoring with 64 points along with 24 goals and 40 assists while Filip Forsberg has 59 points with 30 goals and 29 assists. Erik Haula has 33 points with 11 goals and 22 assists and Luke Evangelista has 48 points with 39 assists as well this season. Michael Bunting has 31 points with 13 goals and 18 assists and Steven Stamkos has 55 points with a team-high 33 goals this season. Juuse Saros has gone 24-19-7 with a 3.14 GAA and an .894 save percentage while Justus Annunen has gone 8-9-2 with a 2.89 GAA and an .899 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Blackhawks have lost 17 of their last 19 day games against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have won seven of their last eight road games against the Blackhawks.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six day games against Central Division opponents.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in six of the Predators’ last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- Luke Evangelista has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last four road games against Central Division opponents.
- Steven Stamkos ranks 1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (10) this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Recap
The Chicago Blackhawks come into this game looking to bounce back from their 4-1 loss at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche last time out to sit at 26-31-12 this season. After this game, Chicago will head on the road for a game against the New York Islanders.
Blackhawks Drop 3 Of Last 4
Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 65 points including 28 goals and 37 assists while Frank Nazar has 34 points with 11 goals and 23 assists. Teuvo Teravainen has 32 points with 19 assists while Ryan Donato has 27 points with 14 goals of his own. Andre Burakovsky has 31 points with 11 goals and Tyler Bertuzzi has 49 points with a team-high 28 goals and 21 assists. Spencer Knight has gone 18-19-9 with a 2.63 GAA and a .909 save percentage while Arvid Soderblom has gone 6-11-3 with a 3.72 GAA and an .879 save percentage so far this season in goal for Chicago.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last 11 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The home team has won four of the Predators’ last five games.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games at United Center.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Frank Nazar has scored a goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four home games.
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven day games at United Center.
- Ryan Greene has scored two goals against the Predators this season – most against any opponent.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last seven day games at United Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last nine Sunday games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the last 10 day games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
I’m on Nashville here. The Predators have owned the head-to-head against Chicago in recent years, and while I’m still not the biggest fan of the Preds on the road, I think they can do enough here to get the win on the road against a Blackhawks team that just feels like they’re playing out the string here. Give me Nashville in this one.