Nashville Predators @ Chicago Blackhawks Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 2/7/2025 8:30 PM EST
We have your Nashville Predators @ Chicago Blackhawks prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Predators visit the Blackhawks in a Central Division matchup.
Nashville Predators @ Chicago Blackhawks Pick
Best Moneyline Odds: Nashville Predators -192 (via FanDuel)
Chicago Blackhawks +170 (via DraftKings)
Best Total Odds: Over 5.5 (-145) (via DraftKings), Under 5.5 (+105) (via DraftKings)
Game Info
Date: February 7, 2025
Time: 8:30 PM EST
Location: United Center, Chicago, IL
TV: FanDuel Sports Network South
Nashville Predators @ Chicago Blackhawks Preview
The Nashville Predators (18-27-7) and Chicago Blackhawks (16-31-6) are both struggling to find consistency this season. Nashville enters the game on a five-game losing streak, while Chicago has only managed two wins in their last ten outings. Both teams are among the lowest-scoring in the NHL, with Nashville averaging 2.60 goals per game and Chicago at 2.58. Defensively, the Blackhawks allow 3.43 goals per game, while the Predators concede 3.25.
Key players for Nashville include Filip Forsberg, Steven Stamkos, and Jonathan Marchessault, who have combined for 52 goals and 71 assists this season. For Chicago, Connor Bedard and Teuvo Teravainen lead the way with 26 goals and 56 assists between them. The Predators have won both previous matchups this season, including a 3-2 shootout victory in January.
Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis
The Predators have dominated the Blackhawks in recent years, earning at least a point in 28 of their last 32 games against Chicago (24-4-4). Nashville has held Chicago to two or fewer goals in 27 of those contests. The Predators are 5-0-0 in their last five games against the Blackhawks and 9-1-0 in their last ten. Filip Forsberg has been particularly effective, recording 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) in 35 career games against Chicago, including a hat trick in April 2024. Juuse Saros has also excelled, boasting a 13-3-2 record with a 1.99 goals-against average and a .933 save percentage in 19 career appearances against the Blackhawks.