The Chicago Blackhawks (14-28-2), losers of six straight road games, visit the Nashville Predators (14-22-7) at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we project to bring home the win in Thursday's hockey game.

In the last 10 games for the Blackhawks (2-8-0), their offense has scored 25 goals while their defense has given up 42 goals. They have had 18 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (27.8%).

Predators vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final result of Predators 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Predators (-247)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Predators (-1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators have a 14-22-7 record overall, with a 2-7-9 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
Nashville has 13 points (3-4-7) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Predators recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
Nashville has taken eight points from the 15 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-8-6 record).
The Predators have scored three or more goals in 19 games (13-5-1, 27 points).
In the 14 games when Nashville has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 4-7-3 to register 11 points.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Nashville is 7-8-4 (18 points).
The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Predators went 7-14-3 in those matchups (17 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks (14-28-2 overall) have posted a record of 2-2-4 in contests that have needed OT this season.
In the 12 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has earned five points (2-13-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals 19 times, earning 24 points from those matchups (12-7-0).
Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games this season and has registered 10 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Blackhawks went 10-19-2 in those matchups (22 points).

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