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Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks: Who wins in the Windy City?
The Chicago Blackhawks are hosting the Nashville Predators at United Center on Friday.
The Predators have split the last ten games
The Nashville Predators are sixth in the Western Conference with a 45-29-5 record. They have lost five of the last seven games and are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The Predators are 13th in the NHL, scoring 3.20 goals per game, and are ranked one spot lower, allowing 3.03. Filip Forsberg leads the team with 89 points, followed by Romas Josi, who has 80.
The Blackhawks have a season to forget
The Chicago Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference with a 23-50-5 record. They have lost three of the last four games and are coming off a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The Blackhawks are the worst offensive team in the league, scoring 2.18 goals per game, and are ranked 29th, allowing 3.49. Connor Bedard is the best player on the team with 59 points, followed by Philipp Kurashev with 52.
Betting Trends
The Predators have won 8 of the last 9 games against the Blackhawks and 4 of the last 5 played in Chicago. The Predators are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games overall and 10-4 SU in their last 14 games on the road. The Blackhawks are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games overall and 5-2 SU in their last 7 home games.
Prediction and Conclusion
The Nashville Predators are having a solid season as they have booked their place in the playoffs in a furious competition this season in the West. Currently, they are sixth in the conference and have no chance to go up, but he slid down even to the eighth spot. There is no doubt that the Predators have the opportunity to pick their first-round opponent to a certain point, but at the same time, finishing sixth in the conference looks like the best possible scenario for them. When it comes to the Blackhawks, it is all clear with them. Another disappointing season, and all they can do by the end of the regular season is avoid the very bottom of the conference. The Blackhawks played quite well at home in the past couple of weeks, but will have no chance tonight against the Predators.
