The hockey wagering menu sees a clash between Nashville and Chicago on Saturday, with the host Predators trying to win for themselves and reward bettors who back them on the moneyline.

The Blackhawks will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 43-26-9 this season, while the Predators are 45-25-8. Chicago is 40-37-1 on the totals; Nashville is 32-37-9.



View Chicago vs Nashville Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Blackhawks were listed as +-140 underdogs on the hockey moneyline at many online sportsbooks. The total was set at 5.5 before betting started earlier on Monday.

Power Rankings:
According to new NHL Power Rankings here, it's the No. 13-ranked Predators and the No. 10-rated Blackhawks in this matchup.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Nashville's No. 8-ranked offense (2.9 goals per game) against a Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 22 at 2.9 goals per game allowed. The Predators Sportsbook has clicked at a 21.5% rate while the Blackhawks have a 78.8% rate on the penalty kill.

Chicago was a 4-3 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Blues. They won as -102 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.

Last time out for Nashville, they were a 4-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Red Wings on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at +140 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.


Chicago Blackhawks Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

Nashville Predators Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 9-1
After a win are 4-6

A few Blackhawks at Predators trends to consider:
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Nashville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Nashville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Nashville is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home


Next up:
Chicago home to Minnesota, Sunday, April 1
Nashville home to Minnesota, Tuesday, April 3