Patrick Kane, Dylan Strome, and the Chicago Blackhawks will do battle against Roman Josi, Ryan Ellis, and the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in a Central Division showdown. NBC Sports Chicago Plus will air the action, which gets going at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16.
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators Odds
The Predators (-200) are tabbed as the favorites over the Blackhawks (+170) and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under (O/U) at 6 goals (-120 for the over, +100 for the under).
Nashville is 9-9 straight up (SU) and has lost 5.5 units for moneyline bettors thus far. That early-season winning percentage is a regression from the 47-35 record that the team posted during last year’s regular season campaign. Of its 18 games this season, 12 have gone over the total, while six have gone under and none have pushed. Thus far, the team is 6-4 SU at home.
The Predators have converted on 20.6 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a figure that’s right around league average. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated 26th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 75.4 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 24.3 saves per game with a .907 save percentage, Pekka Rinne (8-4-2) has been the most dependable goalkeeper for Nashville this year. If head coach Peter Laviolette decides to give him a breather, however, Nashville could turn to Juuse Saros (1-6-6 record, .890 save percentage, 3.48 goals against average).
On the visiting bench, Chicago is 7-11 straight up (SU) and has lost 2.9 units for moneyline bettors this year. A total of 10 of its matches have gone under the total, while seven have gone over and just one has pushed. As the road team so far, the Blackhawks are 2-6 SU.
The Blackhawks have converted on just 14.0 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a mark that’s ranked 25th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 23rd overall and it’s successfully defended 78.3 percent of all penalties.
Robin Lehner (32.7 saves per game) has been the primary option in goal for Chicago. Lehner owns a 4-6-3 record, while registering a .934 save percentage and 2.51 goals against average this year.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators Betting Predictions
Pick: SU Winner – Predators, O/U – Over
Betting Notes
- Each team is 0-2 in games decided by shootout.
- For both of these teams, the total has gone over in three of their last five outings.
- Chicago has managed 28.4 shot attempts per game over its last five road games while Nashville is averaging 34.2 shots per game over its last five home outings.
- Six of Nashville’s last ten games have been decided by two or more goals, and the team is 4-2 overall in those games.
- Chicago skaters have accounted for the third-most hits in the league (27.3 per game), but that number’s down to just 21.8 hits over their last five away games.
