Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction for Saturday, January 10

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The Chicago Blackhawks will travel to face the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. The game is set for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 8:00 PM and will be aired on ESPN+. Both teams are part of the Western Central Division, making this a divisional game.

Chicago, led by head coach Jeff Blashill, holds a record of 18-19-7. They are currently ranked 12th in the conference and 6th in the division. Nashville, under head coach Andrew Brunette, has a record of 20-19-4. They stand 11th in the conference and 5th in the division.

Blackhawks vs Predators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena
  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Nashville Predators MoneyLine -205, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine +169

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are coming off a tough game against the Washington Capitals, where they lost 5-1. Oliver Moore scored the lone goal for the Blackhawks. Despite matching the Capitals with 24 shots on goal, they couldn’t find the back of the net more than once.

Prior to that, the Blackhawks secured a strong 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues. They scored three power-play goals in that game. Connor Murphy and Louis Crevier both contributed with a goal and an assist.

In their game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Blackhawks won 3-2. Tyler Bertuzzi was the standout player, scoring all three goals for the team. Spencer Knight was solid in net, helping secure the win.

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have shown mixed results in their recent games. They managed a close 2-1 win against the New York Islanders. Juuse Saros was key in this game with 30 saves on 31 shots.

In an earlier game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Predators struggled defensively. They lost 6-2, with Saros facing 43 shots. Ryan O’Reilly was a standout player with one goal.

When looking at their skaters, Ryan O’Reilly and Filip Forsberg are key players. O’Reilly has 37 points in 43 games, while Forsberg has 31 points. Their performance will be important in the upcoming game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Nashville Predators are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks with a moneyline of -205. The projected score is Nashville 4, Chicago 2. Given the Predators’ edge in goaltending and offensive stats, picking Nashville to win straight up seems reasonable.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the over at -119 and the under at -105. The projected total score is 6. This suggests the game might hit the total exactly, but with both teams having decent offensive stats, going with the over could be a safer bet.