Predators vs Blackhawks Prediction 3/8/25 NHL Picks Today

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Nashville Predators meet Saturday in NHL action from the Bridgestone Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators prediction.

Matchup History

The Chicago Blackhawks won the last meeting between these two teams back on February 7^th, 2025, at home by a final score of 6-2. The win for the Blackhawks snapped a six-game win streak for Nashville in this head-to-head matchup.

Chicago Blackhawks Recap

The Chicago Blackhawks come into this game looking to build on a 4-3 OT win over Utah last time out to improve to 20-35-8 on the year. After this game, Chicago will continue their road trip with a date against the Colorado Avalanche.

Blackhawks Win 3 Of Last 4

Connor Bedard has a team-high 51 points with 17 goals and a team-high 34 assists while Ryan Donato has 47 points with 23 goals. Teuvo Teravainen has 50 points with 15 goals and 35 assists. Tyler Bertuzzi also has 34 points with 17 goals and 17 assists and Nick Foligno’s added 26 points with 12 goals and 14 assists so far this season. Petr Mrazek has gone 10-19-2 with a 3.46 GAA and an .890 save percentage in goal for the Blackhawks while Arvid Soderblom is 8-15-6 with a 3.05 GAA and a .904 save percentage as well on the year. Spencer Knight is 2-0 with a 1.95 GAA and a .951 save percentage as well in his time with the Blackhawks.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Blackhawks have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Predators have lost six of their last eight games as favorites.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in 18 of their last 21 games as home favorites following a home win.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Teuvo Teravainen has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
• Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• Ryan Donato has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
• Teuvo Teravainen ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (3) this season.

Nashville Predators Recap

The Nashville Predators come into this game looking to add on to their 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken last time out to build to 23-32-7 on the year. After this game, Nashville will head on the road to take on the San Jose Sharks.

Predators Win Back-To-Back Games

Filip Forsberg has a team-high 57 points with 24 goals and 33 assists while Roman Josi has 38 points with 9 goals and 29 assists. Ryan O’Reilly has 40 points with 16 goals and 24 assists while Steven Stamkos has 38 points with 18 goals and 20 assists as well and Jonathan Marchessault also has 47 points with 19 goals and 28 assists as well on the year. Juuse Saros has gone 15-25-6 with a 2.96 GAA and an .897 save percentage while Justus Annunen has gone 7-5 with a 3.20 GAA and an .898 save percentage for the Predators this season.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last 13 road games following a home win.
• The Predators have won each of their last seven home games against Central Division opponents.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 home games against Central Division opponents.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Predators have won the third period in each of their last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents when leading after the second period.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Jonathan Marchessault has recorded an assist in each of the Predators’ last seven games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in seven of the Predators’ last eight games as home favorites.
• Steven Stamkos has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances with his team as a home favorite against Central Division opponents.
• Nick Blankenburg has recorded two assists against the Blackhawks this season – most against any opponent.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Blackhawks’ last six games as underdogs following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Predators’ last eight games as favorites following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators Prediction

I’m going to take a shot on the Blackhawks here. I think this is still too hefty of a price for me to take a shot at Nashville here. The Predators have picked up a couple of wins, but I’ve learned with this team, that just when you have expectations for them to start winning games, is when this team burns a hole in your pocket. Chicago’s started to pick up some wins here and there and I think they get the job done at some nice plus money.