The sportsbooks really fancy the visiting Nashville Predators (-256) over the Chicago Blackhawks (+202) when they face off on Friday, April 12 at 8:30 PM ET.
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Predators to win vs Blackhawks -256
Predators vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Betting Lines
- Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, NBCS-CHI+, and BSSO
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Favorite: Predators (-256)
- Underdog: Blackhawks (+202)
- Over/under: 6
Predators vs. Blackhawks Quick Facts
- Nashville and its opponent have gone over the current 6-goal total in 47 of 79 matches (59.5%) so far this season.
- In 50.0% of Chicago’s previous games this season (39/78), the teams combined to score over Friday’s over/under of 6 goals.
- The combined goals scored average of these two teams, 5.4, is 0.6 less than Friday’s over/under.
- This game’s over/under is 0.5 less than the 6.5 goals these two teams concede per game combined.
Predators vs. Blackhawks Season Stat Insights
- The Predators are ranked 13th in the NHL with 253 goals this season, an average of 3.2 per contest.
- The Predators are ranked 14th in NHL action in goals against this season, having allowed 239 total goals (3.0 per game).
- They’re ranked 14th in the league with a +14 goal differential .
- The Blackhawks have the NHL’s 32nd-ranked scoring offense (170 total goals, 2.2 per game).
- The Blackhawks have allowed 3.5 goals per game, 272 total, which ranks 27th among NHL teams.
- Their -102 goal differential ranks 31st in the league.
Predators vs. Blackhawks Moneyline Insights
- Nashville has won 25 of its 38 games as a favorite this season.
- Through three games with moneyline odds shorter than -256 this season, the Predators have picked up a victory every time.
- The moneyline odds imply that Nashville has a 71.9% chance of winning this contest.
- Chicago has pulled off an upset victory 19 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 73 games as the underdog).
- Chicago is 8-29 when it is underdogs of +202 or longer on the moneyline.
- The moneyline implies a 33.1% chance to win for the Blackhawks.
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Predators vs. Blackhawks Leaders
Predators Leaders
- With 43 goals and 46 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (89 points).
- Roman Josi has 21 goals and 59 assists for Nashville to compile 80 total points (1.0 per game).
- With 72 points through 79 games (22 goals and 50 assists), Gustav Nyquist has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive attack this season.
- As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 34 wins and 23 losses this season while giving up 166 goals with 1607 saves.
Blackhawks Leaders
- Connor Bedard has scored 22 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 37 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Chicago offense with 59 total points (0.9 per game). He averages 3.1 shots per game, shooting 10.9%.
- Philipp Kurashev has racked up 53 total points (0.7 per game) this campaign. He has 17 goals and 36 assists.
- Nick Foligno has 37 points so far, including 17 goals and 20 assists.
- Petr Mrazek has a .906 save percentage (31st in the league), with 1498 total saves, conceding 155 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put up an 18-29-4 record this season.
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