Blackhawks vs Predators Prediction
The Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at Bridgestone Arena.
Blackhawks Continue to Lose
The Blackhawks come into this game with a 5-9-0 record overall and they are also coming off a loss in the last game. The Blackhawks scored two goals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and they ended up losing 4-2. Corey Perry scored a goal and finished with three shots on goal. The Blackhawks are averaging 2.57 goals while their defense is giving up 3.5 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th while the defense is ranked 24th. In this game the Blackhawks are going to need to get the offense going here.
Blackhawks Betting Trends
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last 10 Saturday day games.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The 'Over 2.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in six of the Blackhawks' last seven games.
Predators Have Lost Four Straight Games
The Predators come into this game with a 5-10-0 record overall and they have lost four games in a row. In the last game against the Anaheim Ducks they were winning, but they ended up giving up two goals in the third period and ended up losing. Ryan O’Reilly scored two assists. Nashville on the season is averaging 2.93 goals while their defense is giving up 3.47 goals per game. Filip Forsberg has scored seven goals and added 11 assists so far this season.
Predators Betting Trends
- The Predators have won each of their last six games against the Blackhawks following a loss.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Blackhawks and Predators.
- The Predators have lost the third period in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Predators' last eight day games at Bridgestone Arena.
Shane’s Free Pick
There are better games to bet on Saturday, but there is some value here with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Predators hasn’t been exactly elite, and I don’t trust the Predators offense. Look for Chicago to score at least three goals here, and that is going to be the difference here as Chicago is going to get the job done. Back the Blackhawks to secure the victory on the money line.
