NHL Betting Picks, #7
CHI @ NSH 8 PM ET
In the seventh game today, we have the Chicago Blackhawks (3-5-2) visiting the 7-3-1 Nashville Predators. Head-to-head Nashville has won two of the last three meetings and are 7-2-1 in their last ten matchups with Chicago. Emotions are always high when these two meet.
In the Standings:
The Predators have 15 points and trail only the Avalanche in the Central Division. The Blackhawks are sixth in the Central with eight points.
Home Rankings: NSH
Home Offense:
Goals: 3rd
PP: 15th
Home Defense:
Goals: 9th
PK: 26th
Road Rankings: CHI
Road Offense:
Goals: 29th
PP: 14th
Road Defense:
Goals: 26th
PK: 31st
Advantage: Nashville Predators
NSH Last 3 Games (3-0)
W TBL
W MIN
W ANA
CHI Last 3 Games (1-2)
W LAK
L CAR
L PHI
Trends for the Predators:
6-3 in their last nine games. 4-1 at home in their last five. 5-1 in their last five at home against Chicago.
Trends for the Blackhawks:
1-4 in their last five. 3-9 in the last 12 meetings with Nashville. 1-6 in their last seven road games this year.
Pick Analysis:
The NHL Prediction Model gives Nashville an advantage with a 59.20% chance to win. Statistically, Nashville has the advantage. As for trends, the Predators also claim the edge and have owned the series recently. I like the pick from the NHL Prediction Model for this contest. Nashville Predators win their fourth-straight.