Blackhawks vs Predators Head to Head in Chicago Showdown
Two bottom Central Division hockey teams face off in Chicago on Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST. The Chicago Blackhawks are in last place, with 14 points in 23 games, while the
Game outlook
Two bottom Central Division hockey teams face off in Chicago on Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST. The Chicago Blackhawks are in last place, with 14 points in 23 games, while the Nashville Predators sit in sixth, having 24 points in 24 games. The Predators are 7-3 in their last ten games, while the Blackhawks have been on a three-game loss streak. The total is set at 6.5 goals.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Predators -177 | Blackhawks +154
Spread: Predators -1.5 (+137) | Blackhawks +1.5 (-161)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nashville will win straight-up is 64%.
Nashville Predators
Their power play has a success rate of 19.2% and their face off win percentage is 50.4%. Filip Forsberg leads the team in goals (13), assists (15) and points (28). Ryan O'Reilly leads the team in power play goals (6) and Juuse Saros in save percentage (90%) and GAA (3.05). Roman Josi has the most points among defense and Jeremy Lauzon has the most penalty minutes. Nashville had a 2-1 victory over Buffalo in their last game, with Forsberg and Trenin scoring in the first period. Juuse Saros stopped 34 of 35 shots in the win. Nashville has had a mixed season so far, with a record of 12-12 and a place in the league rankings of 17 in offense and 18 in defense. They have performed well on the power play, with a success rate of 19.2%, and their face off win percentage is 50.4%. Filip Forsberg leads the team in goals (13), assists (15) and points (28), while Ryan O'Reilly has the most power play goals (6). Juuse Saros has an impressive save percentage of 90% and GAA of 3.05. Their latest win was a 2-1 victory over Buffalo with Forsberg and Trenin scoring in the first period, and Saros stopping 34 of 35 shots.