Friday, April 17, 2015

Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 - Game 2

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The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Nashville Predators on Friday in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Blackhawks are 5-0 in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games and 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. They are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. The under is 3-0-1 in the Blackhawks last 4 games playing on 1 day rest and 11-2-3 in their last 16 games following a win.

The Predators are 6-2 in their last 8 Conference Quarterfinals games and 4-9 in their last 13 games playing on 1 days rest. They are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. The over is 6-1-3 in the Predators last 10 overall and 24-7-5 in their last 36 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head-to-head, the Blackhawks are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends

Chicago Blackhawks are 48-34-0 Against the Spread

Chicago Blackhawks are 26-44-0 against the Over/Under

Nashville Predators Betting Trends

Nashville Predators are 47-35-0 Against the Spread

Nashville Predators are 32-37-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Chicago Blackhawks

04/14/15 LW Daniel Carcillo Upper Body expected to miss Wednesday vs. Nashville
04/14/15 RW Patrick Kane Shoulder is upgraded to probable Wednesday vs. Nashville
04/13/15 C Brad Richards Upper Body probable Wednesday vs. Nashville
04/09/15 D Kimmo Timonen Upper Body out indefinitely
04/03/15 D Trevor Van Riemsdyk Wrist expected to miss 6-8 weeks

Nashville Predators

04/13/15 D Cody Franson Upper Body probable Wednesday vs. Chicago
04/13/15 D Roman Josi Lower Body probable Wednesday vs. Chicago
04/13/15 D Shea Weber Lower Body probable Wednesday vs. Chicago
04/12/15 C Mike Fisher Lower Body "?" Wednesday vs. Chicago
03/06/15 LW Eric Nystrom Knee expected to miss 4 weeks

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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