Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/22

bangthebook nhl game preview

The Nashville Predators are set to visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. This regular season game is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

Led by Head Coach Andrew Brunette, the Predators hold a record of 32-28-9. They are ranked 8th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Western Central Division. The Blackhawks, coached by Jeff Blashill, have a record of 26-31-12. They are positioned 14th in the conference and 8th in the division.

Predators vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Nashville Predators -1.5 (+210), Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 (-273), Nashville Predators MoneyLine -112, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine -106

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have performed well in their recent games. They won against the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1, scoring two power play goals. Steven Stamkos played a key role with two goals and one assist.

The Predators also secured a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken. Filip Forsberg contributed with a goal and two assists. Ryan O’Reilly added another goal to his season tally in that game.

Juuse Saros has been a reliable presence in the goal for Nashville. In the game against the Winnipeg Jets, he made 36 saves on 39 shots. The Predators have had solid performances from top players like Ryan O’Reilly and Filip Forsberg, who continue to lead the team’s offense.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have had mixed results in recent games. They lost 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche, with only 20 shots on goal and a single goal scored by Wyatt Kaiser. The Blackhawks were outshot by the Avalanche, who had 49 shots on goal.

Earlier, the Blackhawks secured a 2-1 win against the Minnesota Wild. Connor Bedard and Ilya Mikheyev each scored a goal in that game. Spencer Knight was strong in the net, making 28 saves on 29 shots.

Despite some losses, the Blackhawks have key players contributing to their efforts. Connor Bedard leads with 28 goals and 37 assists this season. Tyler Bertuzzi has also been effective, adding 28 goals and 21 assists to the team’s tally.

BTB Betting Pick

The Nashville Predators are slightly favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks with a MoneyLine of -112. The Predators have shown better offensive stats, ranking 17th in goals compared to the Blackhawks’ 24th. Given these factors, the pick is Nashville Predators to win with a projected score of 4-3.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have allowed over 200 goals this season, suggesting a higher-scoring game. Considering their defensive stats, taking the over at 6.0 (-112) is recommended with the projected total being 7 goals.