Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

Betting on today’s Blackhawks and Predators game? Catch the action at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, as the Predators hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Predators are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Blackhawks.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5

This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.

WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:

• Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Predators picking up a 4-3 win.
• Take the Predators on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)

Can Chicago Secure a Road Victory?

Chicago improved to 14-28-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.

All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they kept Anaheim scoreless until the third period.

Chicago’s offense put 29 shots on goal and scored four times in their recent game against the Ducks. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips found the net for the first time this season.

Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. Taylor Hall added his 3rd and 4th assists. The Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, added another in the second, and capped off their scoring with a goal at 17:43 in the third period.

Despite giving up two goals in the 3rd period, the Blackhawks’ defense held strong in their previous game, allowing just two goals total. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, and the defense added 6 takeaways and 5 hits.

Can Nashville Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

The Predators improved to 14-22-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

After falling behind 1-0 early in the second period, the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. Five different players scored for Nashville in the win.

Nashville’s offense came alive in their 5-2 win over the Avalanche, with five different players finding the back of the net. After a scoreless first period, Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, and Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal, also on a power play, while Filip Forsberg scored his 7th and Gustav Nyquist his 4th, both on empty nets.

The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before scoring twice in the second and adding three more in the third.

Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping Nashville secure a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Defensively, the Predators recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits. The only goals they allowed came at 2:54 into the 2nd period and 17:43 into the 3rd.