Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 1/2/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators

Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Bally Sports South

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+205) Predators (-265)

The Nashville Predators (20-16-1) will take on the Chicago Blackhawks (11-23-2) at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday. The odds on this game have the Blackhawks at +205 while the Predators are at -265. The over/under is 7.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 8-1 defeat to the Stars in their previous contest . Chicago compiled 6 penalty minutes in this game. They also had 3 power play attempts and were able to net 1 goal. The Blackhawks had a below average offensive outing in the defeat. In the game, they tallied a score on 1 out of the 24 shots they launched.

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Chicago Blackhawks opponents have totaled 115 power play opportunities (12th in the NHL) and have a total of 29 goals in those chances. The Blackhawks have seen 1,193 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .886. Chicago has taken 958 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.1%. While at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed the opponent to score 107 goals while having 72 on offense. Chicago steps onto the ice with 112 power play opportunities and they have scored 15 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 13.39%. For the year, they have recorded 24 points and their points percentage is sitting at .333. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Chicago Blackhawks have notched 87 goals (30th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have allowed 136.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Petr Mrazek. Opponents have notched 929 goals against Mrazek in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.79. Mrazek has been in net for 358 games during his hockey career. He has a save percentage of .907 in his 19,971 minutes on the ice. He has earned an overall record of 159-136-35 and was named the starter in 328 games. In his professional hockey career, Mrazek has accounted for 167 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .509. Mrazek has seen 9,987 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 9,058 saves.

Their last time out, Nashville faced the Capitals in a matchup where the Predators got the tie by a final of 2-2. They had 2 power play opportunities in this one and converted 1 out of those tries. The Predators notched 2 goals out of the 36 shots on goal they pursued.

On the season, the Nashville Predators have accumulated 114 goals, 41 points, and a points percentage of .554. They have granted a total of 116 goals to be scored by of a combination of 88 goals at even strength and 28 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Predators have racked up 87 goals at even strength and 27 goals (11th in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. They have recorded 130 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 20.77%. Nashville has taken 1,121 shots (12th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 10.17%, while allowing the other team 1,131 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 76.86% on the other teams 121 chances on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 89.7%.

Across the rink you will find Juuse Saros defending the net. Opponents are averaging 2.62 goals per contest and he has allowed 786 goals overall. Saros' quality start percentage sits at 61.1% and he has earned 182 quality starts in his professional career. He has made the start in 298 games and has played 18,033 mins. Saros has earned a career record of 162-108-28 and has participated in 315 contests. He has racked up 8,773 saves out of 9,559 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .918.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Nashville (-265)

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