Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 12/5/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Location: United Center in Chicago, IL
TV: NBC Sports Chicago
Odds/Point Spread: Predators (-175) Blackhawks (+143)
The Chicago Blackhawks (7-16-0) welcome the Nashville Predators (12-12-0) at United Center on Tuesday. The moneyline on this contest has the Predators at -175 and the Blackhawks are opening at +143. The total is set at 7.
The Nashville Predators were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 victory against the Sabres their last time on the ice. The Predators didn't have their best offensive outing in the victory. For the game, they tallied a score on 2 of the 29 shots they put on net. Additionally, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to score. Nashville had 2 mins in the box in this game.
Nashville Predators opponents have amassed 74 power play opportunities (23rd in the NHL) and have earned 20 goals in those chances. The Predators so far have had 729 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .894. Nashville has tried 747 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.2%. While playing at even strength, the Predators have surrendered 57 goals while scoring 58 of their own. Nashville comes into tonight with 94 power play chances and they have tallied 18 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 19.15%. For the season, they have scored 24 points and their points percentage sits at .500. In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the Nashville Predators have accounted for 76 goals (12th in pro hockey) this season and have allowed 77.
The player between the pipes for this game is Juuse Saros. Opponents have scored 758 goals versus Saros in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.60. Saros has been in net for 305 games throughout his professional hockey career. His save percentage is at .918 during his 17,465 minutes on the ice. He has an overall mark of 156-105-27 and he has gotten the start in 288 games. In his career, Saros has accumulated 176 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .611. Saros has had 9,269 shots taken against him and has recorded 8,511 saves.
In their last game, Chicago went up against the Wild in a game where the Blackhawks ended up losing by a mark of 4-1. They had 3 power play attempts in this game and scored 1 out of those chances. The Blackhawks notched 1 goal out of the 29 shots on goal they attempted.
The Blackhawks have racked up 48 goals at even strength and 8 goals (29th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Chicago has tried 633 shots (28th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 8.85%, while allowing the other team 754 shots. For the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 56 goals, 14 points, as well as a points percentage of .304. They have granted a total of 85 goals to be scored by way of 66 goals at even strength and 19 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 73 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 10.96%. They have a penalty kill rate of 75.00% on the other teams 76 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 88.7%.
For the opposition you will find Petr Mrazek between the pipes. Mrazek is sitting with a lifetime record of 155-132-34 and has participated in 348 contests. Mrazek's quality start percentage is 51.1% and he has made 163 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has racked up 8,780 saves out of 9,682 shots taken, giving him a percentage of .907. His opponents are averaging 2.79 goals per contest and he has surrendered 902 goals altogether. He has started in 319 games and his ice time sits at 19,427 minutes.
Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?
Guy's Pick: Take Nashville (-175)
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