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The Chicago Blackhawks (14-28-2) bring a six-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Nashville Predators (14-22-7) on Thursday, January 16 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Thursday's game.
In the past 10 contests, the Blackhawks have registered a 2-8-0 record after scoring 25 total goals (five power-play goals on 18 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 27.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 42 goals in those games.
Predators vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final score of Predators 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Predators (-292)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Predators (-1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators (14-22-7 overall) have a 2-7-9 record in games that have needed overtime.
- In the 14 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-4-7 record (good for 13 points).
- In the three games this season the Predators scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Nashville has scored two goals in 15 games this season (1-8-6 record, eight points).
- The Predators have scored three or more goals 19 times, and are 13-5-1 in those games (to register 27 points).
- In the 14 games when Nashville has scored a single power-play goal, it went 4-7-3 to register 11 points.
- In the 19 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 7-8-4 (18 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 7-14-3 to register 17 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have earned a record of 2-2-4 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 14-28-2.
- Chicago has earned eight points (3-7-2) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has earned five points (2-13-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals 19 times, earning 24 points from those matchups (12-7-0).
- This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 5-8-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 31 games, going 10-19-2 to register 22 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st | 2.47 | Goals Scored | 2.55 | 30th |
| 22nd | 3.14 | Goals Allowed | 3.45 | 30th |
| 12th | 29 | Shots | 25.1 | 32nd |
| 23rd | 29.1 | Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 28th |
| 20th | 19.67% | Power Play % | 23.36% | 11th |
| 6th | 82.95% | Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 4th |
Predators vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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