At the onset of the season were low expectations for Chicago. The hockey community saw that the Blackhawks were a potential disaster in goal. Certainly, their goaltending is not an NHL betting asset. Chicago is transitioning from championship veterans to a new younger core. Concurrently the Blackhawks are a confusing hybrid. Nashville can relate to Chicago. The Predators are trying to find an identity. Previously known for tight defense and goaltending, Nashville no longer relies upon that formula. The 2021 season brings a reformed Central Division. Playoff aspirants have no margin for error.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee |
| Blackhawks at Predators TV Coverage: | NBCSN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Blackhawks | +1½ (-155) | 6 (-110) | +155 |  |
| Predators | -1½ (+135) | 6 (-110) | -175 | |
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Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, online wagering action should stay even. Chicago impressed a national TV audience in Sunday’s win over Detroit. Compared to the Blackhawks, Nashville is still rated superior. Gamblers aren’t currently ready to take Chicago seriously.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
So far, Chicago is 2-3-1 and 4-2 over the total. The Blackhawks rank 23rd for goal scoring and 31st for goals allowed. Chicago boasts the NHL’s 3rd best power play but ranks 22nd for penalty killing. Last Sunday, the Blackhawks routed Detroit 6-2 at home.
Goaltender Kevin Lankinen has emerged as the new number one. Following a bad start, he’s improved his save percentage to .909. Naturally, right-wing Patrick Kane leads the Blackhawks. Kane has three goals, four assists, and an even plus-minus. Left-wing Alex DeBrincat adds two goals and four assists.
Nashville Predators Team Overview
In sum, the Predators are 2-2 and 2-1 over the total. Nashville ranks 23rd for goal scoring and 27th for goals against. Special teams have been atrocious for Nashville. To illustrate, the Predators rank 28th for goal scoring and 29th for the penalty kill.
Namely, left-wing Fillip Forsberg leads the Predators with three goals. Defenseman Dante Fabbro adds two assists with a +2. Goaltender Juuse Saros has a .915 save percentage. Compared to that is the former number one goalie Pekka Rinne at .838. Rinne is winding down his career. Once upon a time, he was one of the most dominant goaltenders in the NHL.
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators Betting Trends
- Chicago has paid in only four of their last 20 away games
- Seven of the Blackhawks last nine road games went over the total
- Nashville has gotten the cash in seven of their last 11 home games
- The Predators are 4-2-1 over the total at Bridgestone Arena
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators Head-to-Head vs. the Spread
- Nashville is 11-5 in their last 16 games against Chicago
- Four of the last six in this series have gone over the total
- The Predators have won six of their last eight home games vs. the Blackhawks
- Three of the last four in this series at Nashville went over the total
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators at SBG Free Picks
In the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nashville swept the Blackhawks. Subsequently, the Chicago NHL betting decline began right then and there. Nashville is now on its own descent. It is true that they can still make a playoff spot. But their Stanley Cup window has closed. Nashville is not trustworthy home chalk at this time.
Blackhawks at Predators SBG Best Bet: Chicago Blackhawks.