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Something has to give when the Nashville Predators (18-27-7, on a five-game losing streak) go on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks (16-31-6, losers of three straight). The matchup on Friday, February 7 starts at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will take home the victory in Friday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks are 2-4-4 while scoring 27 goals against 34 goals given up. On 21 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored six goals (28.6%).
Predators vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+165)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators are 3-7-10 in overtime matchups as part of an 18-27-7 overall record.
- Nashville has 15 points (4-5-7) in the 16 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Predators scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Nashville has taken 10 points from the 18 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-10-6 record).
- The Predators are 16-6-1 in the 23 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 33 points).
- In the 17 games when Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-8-3 record (15 points).
- In the 26 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 11-11-4 (26 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents 26 times, and went 7-16-3 (17 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a record of 16-31-6 this season and are 2-6-8 in overtime contests.
- Chicago has earned 11 points (3-8-5) in its 16 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blackhawks registered just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
- When Chicago has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned six points (2-15-2 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals 24 times, earning 31 points from those matchups (14-7-3).
- Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games this season and has recorded 13 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 40 times this season, and earned 30 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 2.6 | Goals Scored | 2.58 | 31st |
| 25th | 3.25 | Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 30th |
| 5th | 30.1 | Shots | 24.7 | 32nd |
| 23rd | 29.3 | Shots Allowed | 31.6 | 30th |
| 16th | 21.48% | Power Play % | 23.81% | 9th |
| 8th | 82.17% | Penalty Kill % | 81.41% | 11th |
Predators vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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