<p>Planning on watching 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 game is set at 6 goals, and the Predators are favored by -1.5 against the Blackhawks in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Predators will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Predators on the moneyline</li><li>The Predators should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Do the Blackhawks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 20-35-8 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 line.</p> <p>Four different players scored for Chicago, and they held a 4-1 lead until the Ducks added a goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Chicago's offense netted four goals in their 4-2 win over the Ducks, with Ryan Donato scoring his seventh goal of the season. Seth Jones added his second goal, while Teuvo Teravainen picked up his fourth, and Isaak Phillips scored his first of the year.</p> <p>Connor Bedard continued to contribute with two assists, bringing his total to nine for the season. Taylor Hall also added two assists, now with four on the year. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on the power play.</p><p>Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves, finishing with a 95% save percentage. The defense also added 6 takeaways and 5 hits.</p><h3>Do the Predators Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Predators improved to 23-32-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville was favored on the puck line and covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over.</p> 

<p>Nashville’s offense was balanced, with five different players finding the net. After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. Two of their goals came with the Avalanche’s net empty.</p><p>Nashville's offense found the net five times in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with five different players scoring. After a scoreless first period, Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, while Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal, also on a power play, and Filip Forsberg scored his seventh, followed by Gustav Nyquist’s fourth, both coming on empty nets.</p> <p>The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They tallied two power-play goals and added two empty-netters in the final moments of the game. Gustav Nyquist also picked up his fourth assist of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Predators will look to carry their momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to the Avalanche. Juuse Saros had a strong performance, making 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. Nashville's defense also contributed 4 takeaways and 23 hits. The Predators did allow the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd, but they’ll be encouraged by their overall performance.</p>

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