Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/28

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The Nashville Predators will travel to the United Center to take on the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL regular-season game. The game is scheduled for Friday, November 28, 2025, at 8:00 PM and will be aired on ESPN+. The Predators currently have a record of 7-12-4, while the Blackhawks stand at 10-9-5.

Nashville, led by head coach Andrew Brunette, is looking to improve their standing in the Western Central Division. They have struggled in their conference games, holding a 3-8 record. On the other hand, the Blackhawks, coached by Jeff Blashill, have a slightly better position in the division with a 2-3 division record. Both teams aim to secure a win to boost their season records.

Predators vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks -111, Nashville Predators -108

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a 6-3 win against the Detroit Red Wings, with Ryan O’Reilly and Steven Stamkos making significant contributions. However, their earlier games included a 3-8 loss to the Florida Panthers and a 0-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

Juuse Saros has been the main goaltender for Nashville, playing in 18 games. He has recorded 423 saves with 53 goals against. Despite the losses, Saros has shown strong performances, such as his 23 saves against the Avalanche.

Among the top skaters, Filip Forsberg leads with 17 points, including 9 goals and 8 assists. Ryan O’Reilly follows closely with 16 points, and Luke Evangelista has added 11 assists. Their efforts will be crucial in the upcoming game as they look to improve their standing.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a challenging series of games. Their most recent game was against the Minnesota Wild, where they lost 4-3. Despite firing 37 shots on goal, they could not secure the win.

Before that, they faced the Colorado Avalanche and lost 1-0. Their defense held the Avalanche to just one goal, but the offense struggled with only 22 shots on goal. Goalie Spencer Knight had 25 saves in this game.

In the game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Blackhawks lost 9-3. Tyler Bertuzzi scored twice, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Sabres. The team had 23 shots on goal but allowed 30 from the Sabres.

BTB Betting Pick

The Chicago Blackhawks are slightly favored against the Nashville Predators with a moneyline of -111. The Predators have a moneyline of -108. Based on the stats, the Blackhawks have a stronger goal-scoring record this season with 72 goals compared to the Predators’ 57. The projected score is Chicago Blackhawks 4, Nashville Predators 3, making the Blackhawks the pick to win the game.

The total for this game is set at 6.0, with the odds for the over at -109 and the under at -112. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, with the Blackhawks ranking 10th in goals and the Predators having solid power play goals. With a projected total score of 7, the recommendation is to take the over 6.0.