Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/25

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Predators versus the Blackhawks? The puck drops at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Predators are favored by -1.5 in this Central division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently 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, February 7th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:

  • Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blackhawks to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.
  • We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+166)
  • The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will Nashville Come Through as Road Favorites?

Nashville improved to 18-27-7 with a 5-2 road win over the Avalanche. The Predators, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

After falling behind 1-0 early in the second period, Nashville responded with five different players finding the net. Two of their goals came with the Avalanche’s net empty.

Nashville’s offense delivered 5 goals on 25 shots in their 5-2 win over Colorado. They had 15 giveaways but managed to score twice on the power play and added two empty-net goals.

Each of the Predators’ goals came from different players, with Roman Josi netting his first goal of the season. Gustav Nyquist scored his 4th goal, while Filip Forsberg added his 7th, coming on an empty net.

Nashville’s defense gave up the first goal just 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held strong otherwise, helping secure a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators’ defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits.

Are Chicago Ready for a Home Win?

With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 16-32-6 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.

Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who built a 3-0 lead before Anaheim got on the board. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.

Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, with four different players scoring. Ryan Donato notched his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th, and Isaak Phillips got his first goal of the year.

Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 9. The Blackhawks fired 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays.

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 with a 95% save percentage. The defense also added 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left in the game.