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(13-13-4) Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks (7-19-4)
Date: Wednesday December 21st
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Venue: United Centre, Chicago
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Predators -188 Blackhawks +145 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Predators -1.5 +120 Blackhawks +1.5 -175
NHL Betting Total: O/U 5.5
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In a matchup between conference foes on the same downhill trajectory, which can snap out of their struggles, and create momentum moving forward?
For sustenance, the home team is unfortunately on a seven game slide, while the road team just snapped their own six game slide against Edmonton.
With that being said, Chicago hasn’t won at home in over a month, and Nashville hasn’t won on the road for three weeks.
Nashville Predators
After their worst stint of the season, The Predators impressively knocked off The Oilers in overtime. Although it was in their own building, and now they’re on the road.
Important to note, this may play into their hand, as they’re 4-2 in their last 6 trips to United Center.
On the offensive side of things, Nashville’s getting off just 29.9 shots(22nd), and 2.5 goals(30th) per game.
Furthermore, The Predators are lamentably scoring on 15.1% of their powerplays(31st).
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Defensively speaking, Nashville’s ranked 27th for shots against(33.1), and at 16th for goals against(3.1).
While tasked with stopping the extra man, Nashville’s ranked just 22nd, as they’re posting a horrendous 76.0 PK%.
Goaltending wise, Juuse Saros(10-9-4) will begin the game for Nashville. He’s currently posting an elite 2.84 GAA, combined with an equally impressive 0.911 SV%.
Chicago Blackhawks
Dreadfully, the Blackhawks are quite possibly the most uninspiring team in hockey at this point. Why? They’ve scored just 1 goal in 4 out of their last 5 games , and got shut out in the two losses prior.
Offensively speaking, The Blackhawks are averaging a puny 2.3 goals, on an unmotivating 26.0 shots per outing. Sadly these stats rank 31st for the former, and 32nd for the latter.
With a glimmer of brightness, their powerplay efficiency is 22.8%, which garners them a ranking of 16th.
On the defensive side of things, Chicago’s allowing 3.8 goals(29th), on 33.4 shots(28th) against per tilt.
Further adding to their detriment is their 27th ranked penalty killing efficacy, as they’re dragging a 71.3 PK%.
Unfortunately, struggling goalie Petr Mrazek(2-7-1) is expected to play on Wednesday night. He’s played horrendous this year, as he’s tallied a 4.24 GAA, and a 0.872 SV% as well.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Nashville is 0-4 SU in their last 4 road games.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nashville’s last 7 games.
- Chicago is 0-4 SU in their last 4 Wednesday games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games playing on two days rest.
- Nashville is 21-7 SU in these teams last 28 matchups.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the last 7 games these teams have played in Nashville.
Free Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL Prediction
While both squads are completely faltering as of late, The Predators have a lot more going for them reliability wise. While they’re not scoring like they’d like, they’re still out pacing Chicago.
Additionally, Nashville has a 75% win rate in their last 28 games against The Blackhawks, and 4-2 on the road against them in their last 6 matchups.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Predators PL -1.5 (+120)
In conclusion, we strongly believe Nashville will win the game, but the juice was far to high on the moneyline. Luckily for us, the puckline is currently at +120, and The Hawks can’t score to save their life.
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