The Nashville Predators odds of making the playoffs have been surging over the past few weeks. While the Predators are happy to have some games in hand, Nashville is running out of time to make up a three-point deficit. The Predators have won three straight games and are 7-2-1 over their past ten games.
The Chicago Blackhawks are ready for the season to come to a merciful end. The Blackhawks have the second-worst record in the Western Conference and are 3-6-1 over their past ten games.
When it came to making Blackhawks vs Predators picks, this was always going to be a difficult season for Chicago. The Blackhawks are hoping to see some young players develop as they hope to climb out of the basement next season.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators Odds
NHL odds show that Nashville is -265 on the moneyline. The Blackhawks are +215. The total has been set at 5.5 goals.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators Matchup Information
Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators
Location of the Game: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Ten.
Date and Time: Thursday, March 16, 2023, 8:00 p.m. ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators Betting Preview
Chicago
Looking at the Chicago Blackhawks schedule will show that they actually scored a big win in their last game as a +369 underdog. The Blackhawks scored six times and doubled Boston in a meeting with the odds-on favorite to win the Eastern Conference. Positive moments have littered the NHL schedule for Chicago.
The Blackhawks only have two regulation wins over their past ten games. Blackhawks vs Predators picks show that Chicago only scores 2.52 goals per game. The Blackhawks have also struggled on special teams, only covering 16.8 percent of their power-play opportunities. Chicago has yet to find its top goalie.
Having inconsistent goaltending has led to Chicago tumbling down the NHL standings. Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek has an 8-19-3 record in net, and a .895 save percentage. NHL player stats show Chicago’s other frequent starting goaltender, Alex Stalock, has an 8-8-1 record and a .918 save percentage.
The over has recorded a 5-4-1 record in Chicago’s last ten games. The Blackhawks lost their two previous meetings against Nashville on the NHL schedule this season.
Nashville
Blackhawks vs Predators picks show a three-game winning streak has energized Nashville. The Predators don’t have too many players on the NHL injury report, but the most important player out is Fillip Forsberg, who is tied for a team-high 19 goals. The Predators limit their opponents to 2.282 goals per game despite allowing 33.4 shots on goal per game.
Nashville also only averages 2.82 goals per game. When it comes to NHL teams, the Predators are one that has struggled at times on the power play, converting 18.7 percent of their attempts. People making NHL picks will see that Matt Duchene is the Predators’ leading active scorer, contributing 19 goals this season.
Nashville has seen the total go under in three of its past four games. Goaltender Juuse Saros has been solid over his last 10 NHL games, turning in a .920 save percentage. NHL picks show that Nashville beat Chicago 4-1 in the two teams’ last meeting.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators Betting Picks
NHL expert picks anticipate this game going under the total. Nashville has been a team that is focused on grinding out opponents. The Blackhawks have had occasional offensive outbursts but haven’t had a consistent scoring touch this season. This game will make it just under the low total.
When it comes to winning the game, the Predators need to take this opportunity to grab two points. Chicago may not be the most motivated to get up for road games as the Blackhawks get slowly closer to being eliminated from the playoff race.
The Predators will extend Chicago’s suffering and pick up a win.
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