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The Nashville Predators (1-5) take on the Chicago Blackhawks (2-4-1) at United Center on Friday, October 25 at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Predators took down the Boston Bruins 4-0 in their last game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 6-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Friday's game.
Predators vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Blackhawks 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+146)
- 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 a pair of goals.
- The Predators have scored more than two 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 single power-play goal, it went 1-3-0 to record two points.
- 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 games that have needed OT this season.
- This season the Blackhawks recorded 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 two goals.
- The Blackhawks have earned four points in their three games with more than two goals scored.
- In the lone game when Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal, it lost.
- When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-4-0 (two points) this season.
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in two games. The Blackhawks finished 1-0-1 in those matchups (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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