Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 4/12/24

Betting on today’s Predators and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on NBCS. The Predators are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Central division matchup against the Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5

This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Friday, April 12th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:

• Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Blackhawks.
• We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+201)
• The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Do the Predators Have What it Takes in Chicago?

As the 6th seed in the Western Conference, the Nashville Predators have put together a record of 45-29-5 this season. They are 27-22 against other Western Conference teams and 15-10 against Central Division opponents. On the road, the Predators have gone 23-13-3 this season.

Over their last ten games, Nashville has gone 5-5, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games. In their last three games, the Predators are 1-2. When playing as the favorite this season, Nashville has gone 24-11-2.

On the season, the Predators have gone 42-37 against the puck line, including a road mark of 23-16. They come into the game with an average scoring margin of +.2 goals per game.

So far, Nashville has been the favorite in 37 games, going 15-22 against the puck line in those contests. Their puck line record as the underdog is 27-15, and they have gone 27-23 vs. the puck line in games decided by multiple goals.

On average, Nashville’s games have finished with 6.3 goals per game. The season’s average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Predators come in with an over/under record of 36-37-6.

Across the Predators last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 0-3, while going 1-2 straight-up.

For their offensive performance, the Predators come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 13th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 9th in the league. This year, the Predators have recorded a 25-14 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 18-14 record.

The leading scorer for Nashville’s offense is Filip Forsberg. Coming into the game he has 43 goals, ranking 9th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 46 assists so far.

In terms of defense, the Blackhawks head into the game ranked 7th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.4 shots per game against Chicago. So far, they are 29th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Juuse Saros has started 62 games this season. His current record stands at 34-23, and his save percentage is 1.0%.

Will Chicago Make it Happen at Home?

At home this season, the Blackhawks have gone 16-19-4, and they have lost two straight games. In the Central Division, Chicago is in 8th place with a record of 6-19, and they have gone 15-32 against Western Conference opponents. On the year, the Blackhawks have a record of 23-50-5, and they have gone 19-49-5 as the underdog.

Over their last ten games, Chicago has gone 4-6, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games. Against teams in the Western Conference, the Blackhawks have gone 15th in the standings, and they have gone 4-1-0 when they have been favored this season.

Chicago’s puck line record this season is 35-43, and they have gone 23-16 vs. the puck line at home. Overall, the Blackhawks have 11 wins by multiple goals and 12 wins by just one goal.

So far, the team’s average scoring margin is at -1.3 goals per game, and they have gone just 2-3 vs. the puck line as the favorite. In their last ten games at home, the Blackhawks have a puck line mark of 6-4.

This season, Chicago’s games have an average of 5.7 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Blackhawks come in with an over/under performance of 30-45-3.

Through their last three road contests, the Predators offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Nashville posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 0-3 ATS.

When looking at their offense, the Blackhawks have an average of 2.2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 31st in the league. In terms of the Blackhawks’ offense during power plays, they are 28th in power play goals and 27th in shorthanded goals.

Chicago will be looking for a good game from Connor Bedard who leads the team in scoring with 22 goals, ranking 104th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Bedard has 37 assists this season.

Chicago defense takes on the Predators ranked 7th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 32.4 shots per game against Chicago. They also are 29th in shutouts, with 1 shutouts.

Goalie Petr Mrazek comes into the game having made 51 starts this season. So far, his record is 18-29 and he has a save percentage of 0.956%.