Sunday, April 19, 2015

Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 - Game 3

For Updated Odds on This Game Click Here

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

The Predators are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game and 4-1 in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games. They are 20-6 in their last 26 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. The over is 2-0-2 in the Predators last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game and 3-0-2 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

The Blackhawks are 11-2 in their last 13 games following a loss of 3 or more goals and 5-1 in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games. They are 17-4 in their last 21 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. The under is 3-0-1 in the Blackhawks last 4 home games and 10-2-2 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Head-to-head, the home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. The Predators are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends

Chicago Blackhawks are 49-35-0 Against the Spread

Chicago Blackhawks are 28-44-0 against the Over/Under

Nashville Predators Betting Trends

Nashville Predators are 48-36-0 Against the Spread

Nashville Predators are 34-37-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Chicago Blackhawks

04/14/15 LW Daniel Carcillo Upper Body out indefinitely
04/03/15 D Trevor Van Riemsdyk Wrist expected to miss 6-8 weeks

Nashville Predators

04/18/15 D Shea Weber Leg expected to miss Sunday and Tuesday vs Chicago
04/17/15 C Mike Fisher Lower Body "?" Sunday vs. Chicago
03/06/15 LW Eric Nystrom Knee out indefinitely

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Read more articles by Tony Sink