The Nashville Predators (5-10, riding a four-game losing streak) host the Chicago Blackhawks (5-9) at Bridgestone Arena. The contest on Saturday, November 18 begins at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and BSSO.

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In the last 10 outings for the Predators, their offense has totaled 31 goals while their defense has allowed 33 (they have a 3-7-0 record in those games). In 42 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with nine goals (21.4% conversion rate).

Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.

Predators vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final score of Predators 4, Blackhawks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Predators (-210)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Predators vs Blackhawks Additional Info

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have finished 1-0-1 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 5-10.
  • Nashville is 1-3-0 (two points) in its four games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Predators recorded only one goal, they lost.
  • Nashville has lost all six games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Predators are 5-3-0 in the eight games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 10 points).
  • In the five games when Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 1-4-0 to register two points.
  • In the nine games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 3-6-0 (six points).
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 2-4-0 (four points).

Team Stats Comparison

Predators Rank Predators AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
21st 2.93 Goals Scored 2.57 28th
23rd 3.47 Goals Allowed 3.5 25th
20th 30.4 Shots 26.1 31st
11th 29.8 Shots Allowed 34.4 29th
14th 20.63% Power Play % 12.5% 27th
30th 70% Penalty Kill % 78.72% 16th

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and BSSO
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
  • Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

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