Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks Picks & Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators : Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 (-270)

The Chicago Blackhawks are prowling on home ice this Sunday, and they're set to make a meal of the Nashville Predators. Now, I know what you're thinking - the 'Hawks haven't been at their sharpest lately, with a 1-4 record over their last five home games. But hear me out. When it comes to this particular opponent, they've got a shiny 4-1 record. The Predators, on the other hand, have been licking their wounds, scoring an average of just 0.2 goals in their last five away games. Sure, the Blackhawks have let 3.6 goals slip through their defenses per game recently, but with the Predators having trouble finding the net, we've got a good feeling about this bet. So, even with a 1.5 line, I'd say the Blackhawks have a solid chance to leave the Predators out in the cold.

Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks) Yes Anytime Goalscorer (+135)

There's something electric about Connor Bedard skating onto the ice at home. With an average of 0.8 goals in his last five home games, the Blackhawks' superstar has proven himself a force to be reckoned with. He's not just taking shots in the dark either—those goals come from a solid 2.8 shots average, showing that when Bedard has the puck, he knows how to make it count. Even when we pull back and look at his overall performance, he's netted in 5 of his last 8 games. Sure, his current home hit streak may sit at zero, but trends are made to be broken. So, when the Blackhawks face the Nashville Predators this Sunday, I'm keeping my eyes on Bedard. I reckon there's a good chance he's lighting up the scoreboard again. The stage is set, and the odds? Well, they're in Bedard's favor.