At the beginning of the season, the Blackhawks were the NHL’s biggest surprise. Chicago was given no chance to make the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Instead, they have been in postseason positions for several weeks. But gravity has set in with the NHL betting odds. Chicago is struggling to hold the final playoff spot in the Central Division. On the other hand, the Predators are making a move for the Blackhawks’ spot. Nashville is playing their best hockey of the season. Poor metrics put their sustainability into question. But gamblers have taken notice of the Predators’ recent profit-taking.
Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, March 28, 2021, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | United Center, Chicago, Illinois |
| Predators at Blackhawks TV Coverage: | NBCSN |
| Predators vs. Blackhawks Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the Blackhawks will carry most of the sports betting activity. Chicago is one of the most popular teams on the NHL board. Further, their improved play has impressed hockey bettors. Nashville has lost a lot of gamblers over the past two seasons with inconsistent play. And it’s doubtful their recent play is going to move the masses. Sharps might give the Preds a look. Cause by casual gamblers liking the popular Hawks at home.
Nashville Predators Team Overview
Late on, the Predators have won four of their last five games. Four of their last five games went under the total. Nashville has a record of 15-17-1 with 15-16 under the total. As a result, the Preds are four points out of the West’s final playoff spot. Nashville ranks 28th in the NHL for goal scoring and 18th for the power play. By contrast, the Preds are 25th for goals against and 31st for penalty killing.
First among Nashville scorers is left wing Filip Forsberg with 11 goals, 17 assists but a minus-eight. Of major concern is the Preds’ lack of secondary scoring. Goaltenders Pekka Rinne and Juuse Saros combine for a subpar .908 save percentage.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
Chicago has been struggling to maintain its early success. To illustrate, the Blackhawks have lost four of their last five games. Only one of their previous five games cleared the total. Chicago is 15-13-5 with 16-15 over the total. Overall, the Blackhawks rank 17th for goal scoring and 3rd for the power play. Defensively Chicago ranks 26th for goals against and 29th for penalty killing.
Right Wing Patrick Kane leads Chicago with 12 goals, 32 assists, and a plus-five. While left wing Alex DeBrincat adds 16 goals, 16 assists, and a plus-six. Goaltender Devin Lankinen has dropped to a .915 save percentage and 2.83 goals-against average.
Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends
- Chicago is 8-4-2 at United Center
- Nashville is 7-10-1 on the road
- At United Center, the Predators are 5-3 against the Blackhawks
- Only two of the last eight in this series at Chicago cleared the total
- Nashville has won six of their last eight against Chicago
- Four of the previous six in this series went under the total
Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, the Predators have had excellent NHL betting results against Chicago. Also problematic is the Blackhawks’ recent form. Nashville gets the better price as the road team in an even game.
Predators at Blackhawks SBG Best Bet: Nashville Predators.