Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators 3/16/2023 – The Chicago Blackhawks are scheduled to take on the Nashville Predators at the Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night for some action on the ice. The Chicago Blackhawks are 23-38-6 on the season and are ranked eighth in the Central Division. The Nashville Predators are much better in the fifth position with an overall 34-24-7. The Blackhawks are hoping to improve their away record and build on their win against the Bruins from the last game. But, the best NHL betting odds are in favor of a win for the Nashville Predators in this game.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators 3/16/2023
When: Thursday, March 16, 8:00 PM ET
Where: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
TV: ESPN+
Stream: NHL.TV
Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators 3/16/2023 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawks | +1.5 (-115) | 6 o (+109) | +222 |  |
| Predators | -1.5 (-105) | 6 u (-120) | -250 | |
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Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have won only two games out of their last five played, the latest victory coming against the Boston Bruins with a score of 6-3. The Blackhawks are scoring an average of 2.52 goals in each game and have been successful in 16.8 percent of their opportunities during powerplay. The Chicago offense in this hockey season is being headed by Max Domi who has accumulated a total of 49 points along with 18 goals in the net. On defense, the Blackhawks are allowing their opponents to score an average of 3.54 goals in each game.
Players to watch: Taylor Raddysh RW (G 20, A 13, PTS 33, Seth Jones D (G 10, A 21, PTS 31, Jonathan Toews C (G 14, A 14, PTS 28.
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are coming here on a three-game winning streak, most recently destroying the Detroit Red Wings 2-1. The Predators are putting up an average of 2.82 goals in each game and have been successful in 18.7 percent of their opportunities during powerplay. The Nashville offense this season is being led by Roman Josi who has scored a total of 58 points for the team and netted 17 times so far. Defense-wise, the Predators are allowing opponents to score an average of 2.82 goals in every game played.
Players to watch: Roman Josi D (G 17, A 41, PTS 58, Matt Duchene C (G 19, A 32, PTS 51, Filip Forsberg LW (G 19, A 23, PTS 42.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Betting Predictions
Trends
Blackhawks
Chicago are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games.
Chicago are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Nashville.
Blackhawks are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
Chicago are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville.
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Chicago’s last 20 games played in March.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago’s last 8 games played on a Thursday.
Predators
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nashville’s last 8 games.
Nashville are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Nashville’s last 15 games against Chicago.
Nashville are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games at home.
Nashville are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nashville’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
Blackhawks vs Predators Betting Picks
The Chicago Blackhawks need to strengthen their defense if they want to last in this game. The Predators are showing better balance as a team and will take control of this matchup right from the puck drop. The Nashville Predators will be winning this game as predicted by the NHL betting forum.
Score Prediction: Blackhawks 4, Predators 3.
