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The Nashville Predators (1-5) and Chicago Blackhawks (2-4-1) meet at United Center on Friday, October 25 at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Predators defeated the Boston Bruins 4-0 in their most recent game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 6-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we expect to emerge victorious in Friday's hockey action.
Predators vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+147)
- Total Pick: Over 5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- Nashville has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Predators have scored three or more goals three times, and are 1-2-0 in those games (to record two points).
- In the four games when Nashville has capitalized with a lone power-play goal, it went 1-3-0 to register two points.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 1-3-0 (two points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents twice, and lost both times.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (2-4-1 overall) have posted a record of -1-1 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in two games and they finished 0-1-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago failed to win both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Blackhawks have earned four points in their three games with at least three goals scored.
- In the one game when Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal, it lost.
- When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-4-0 (two points) this season.
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in two games, going 1-0-1 to record three points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th | 2.33 | Goals Scored | 2.57 | 25th |
| 26th | 3.83 | Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 21st |
| 1st | 36.3 | Shots | 28.9 | 16th |
| 11th | 28.3 | Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 11th |
| 19th | 18.18% | Power Play % | 27.27% | 8th |
| 3rd | 89.47% | Penalty Kill % | 78.95% | 13th |
Predators vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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