Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 1/16/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+220) Predators (-275)

The Nashville Predators (13-22-7) host the Chicago Blackhawks (14-28-2) at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Blackhawks at +220 while the Predators are priced at -275. The over/under is set at 6.5.

The Chicago Blackhawks will look for better times on the ice after their 5-2 loss to the Flames their last time out. The Blackhawks didn't have a great showing offensively in this defeat. For the game, they finished 2 out of the 25 shots they put on net. They also had 2 power play tries and scored 1 goal. Chicago compiled 6 penalty mins in this contest.

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While at even strength, the Blackhawks have surrendered 131 goals while getting 87 themselves. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have tallied 126 power play opportunities (13th in hockey) and have scored 21 goals in those chances. In regard to their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have tallied 112 goals (30th in the league) on the season and have given up 152. Chicago has attempted 1,105 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.1%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 30 points and their points percentage comes in at .341. The Blackhawks thus far have had 1,341 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .887. Chicago is sitting with 107 power play opportunities and they have notched 25 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 23.36%.

The player in the crease for this game is Petr Mrazek. Opponents have notched 1,097 goals versus Mrazek in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 3.01. Mrazek has been involved in 416 contests during his hockey career. He has a save percentage of .906 for his 21,867 minutes on the ice. He has earned an overall record of 176-171-39 and he has gotten the start in 385 games. In his career, Mrazek has accrued 197 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .512. Mrazek has had 11,713 shots taken against him and has gathered 10,616 total saves.

Their last time out, Nashville faced off against the Capitals in an outing where the Predators took a loss by a score of 4-1. They had 3 power play attempts in this one and scored 1 out of those chances. The Predators scored 1 goal of the 33 shots on goal they attempted.

The Predators have earned 77 goals at even strength and 24 goals (21st in the league) while having a power play advantage. Nashville has put up 1,226 shots (17th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 8.24%, while allowing the other team 1,232 shots. During this campaign, the Nashville Predators have accumulated 101 goals, 33 points, and a points percentage of .393. They have permitted 132 goals to be scored by way of 111 goals at even strength and 21 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 121 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 19.83%. They have a penalty kill rate of 83.46% on their opponents 127 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.3%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Juuse Saros in the crease. His opposition is averaging 2.88 goals/game and he has relinquished 967 goals in total. Saros' percentage of quality starts is 59.6% and he has qualified for 218 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has started in 366 games and his ice time sits at 20,125 mins. Saros holds a career record of 191-137-38 and has been in net for 383 contests. He has recorded 10,530 saves out of 11,497 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .916.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Nashville (-275)

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