Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators Betting Odds and Picks

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Chicago Blackhawks and the Nashville Predators meet at Sommet Center.

Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Blackhawks listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Predators, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

The Oilers were defeated 4-3 by the Blackhawks last time out, as +155 underdogs. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (6).

Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner, and Denis Grebeshkov answered for the Oilers. Nikoali Khabibulin made 34 saves in the loss.

The Predators were shut out 6-0 by the Stars last time out, as +140 underdogs. The six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Dan Ellis allowed three goals off three shots before getting pulled.

A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing Nashville
Chicago is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nashville's last 8 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Nashville's last 23 games when playing at home against Chicago
Nashville is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Chicago