Predators vs Blackhawks Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024
Predators vs Blackhawks Prediction
The Nashville Predators look for their second consecutive victory when visiting the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. Nashville is 1-5-0 with two points and last in the Central Division. Nashville won its first game of the regular season when defeating the Boston Bruins 4-0 on Tuesday night. Nashville’s Juuse Saros saved all 33 shots he faced on goal for his first shutout of the season. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.
Tommy Novak is the leading goal scorer for Nashville with three, while Roman Josi is the leader in assists with five and Ryan O'Reilly is the leader in points with six. In goal, Juuse Saros is 1-4-0 with a goals-against average of 2.89, a save percentage of .903, and one shutout. Nashville has a goals-for average of 2.33 and a goals-against of 3.83. Nashville's power play is 20th in the NHL and its penalty kill unit is third.
The Chicago Blackhawks look to snap a two-game losing skid with a victory at home on Friday when hosting Nashville. Chicago is 2-4-1 with five points and 7th in the Central Division. Chicago was defeated by the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 on Tuesday night. Chicago received goals from Ryan Donato, Taylor Hall, and Tyler Bertuzzi but gave up too much at their end of the ice.
Teuvo Teravainen is the leading goal scorer for Chicago with three and the leader in points with seven, while Connor Bedard is the leader in assists with six. In goal, Petr Mrazek is 2-3-0 with a goals-against average of 3.24 and a save percentage of .887. Chicago has a goals-for average of 2.57 and a goals-against of 3.43. Chicago's power play is 7th in the NHL and its penalty kill unit is 17th.
Predators vs Blackhawks Pick Analysis
Nashville and Chicago are both off to poor starts but the advantage here goes to the Predators. Nashville has won 9 of the last 10 head-to-head with Chicago and the Predators have won each of the last five played on Chicago’s home ice. Nashville has had success on the road, winning 13 of its last 20 away from home. Chicago has lost 11 of its last 13 and the Blackhawks have lost five of the last six played on their home ice. Final Score Prediction, Nashville Predators win 5-3.
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