The Chicago Blackhawks (2-3-1) visit the Nashville Predators (2-3-0) Tuesday night for an 8 p.m. ET puck drop at Bridgestone Arena. Below, we analyze the Blackhawks-Predators NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Blackhawks at Predators: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Blackhawks +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Predators -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Blackhawks +1.5 (-175) | Predators -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under: 6 (O: -125 | U: +105)
Blackhawks at Predators: Projected starting goalies
Kevin Lankinen (2-0-1, .909 SV%, 2.63 GAA) vs. Pekka Rinne (0-1-0, .839 SV%, 3.78 GAA)
Lankinen has looked unflappable through three NHL starts, stopping 56 of 60 pucks in even-strength play. The 25-year-old figures to have a light hold on what is a three-headed job for rebuilding Chicago. Lankinen has yet to defeat anyone but the Detroit Red Wings, but he has looked sharp against in-traffic rebound put-backs.
Rinne has stopped 26 of 31 shots in one start and a relief appearance. Three of his five goals allowed came on the power play.
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Blackhawks at Predators: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Predators 4, Blackhawks 2
Money line (ML)
Scoring has been an issue for the Predators, who have tallied just 12 goals through five games. Nashville has also converted on only 10% of its power-play opportunities, which ranks 26th in the NHL. The Blackhawks have been a surprise with the man advantage (8-for-19), but Chicago heads into this game without W Alex Debrincat and D Adam Boqvist, who are both out due to COVID protocols.
Tuesday’s contest is the first of back-to-back games in this abbreviated Central Division series. Look for the Preds to be flying around as the more desperate bunch and one with some gravity due in shooting and save percentages.
PASS on Nashville at -185, but look to pull the trigger on a price closer to -175.
Against the spread (ATS)
The risk/reward play in this one is NASHVILLE -1.5 (+145). Peg the public as being inflated on the ‘Hawks.
Over/Under (O/U)
The lean is on the Under, but it’s a slight lean. STEER CLEAR.
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