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Blackhawks vs. Predators Predictions and Odds - Jan 1, 2022

The Nashville Predators square off with the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Bridgestone Arena on New Year's Day, beginning at 2:00PM EST.
Dimers' free betting picks for Blackhawks vs. Predators, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.
Who will win Blackhawks vs. Predators?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Blackhawks-Predators NHL game 10,000 times.
Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Predators a 63% chance of beating the Blackhawks.
MORE: Blackhawks vs. Predators Simulated 10K Times
Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under
The Predators are currently -1.5 favorites against the Blackhawks, with +130 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds available.
For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds on the market at -140.
DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at -195. That means you can risk $195 to win $100, for a total payout of $295, if they get the W.
Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +180, where you can bet $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.
The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -115, while PointsBet has the best odds for the Under at +100.
As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.
According to DimersBOT, the Blackhawks (+1.5) are a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Over.
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Best Bets for Blackhawks vs. Predators
- Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 at -140 with PointsBet (59% probability)
- Moneyline: Blackhawks Win at +180 with FanDuel Sportsbook (0.9% edge)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 at -115 with BetMGM (53% probability)
While the Predators are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Blackhawks vs. Predators Betting Guide
Use our interactive widget below to view the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Chicago vs. Nashville, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.
Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Blackhawks-Predators matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.
Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Blackhawks vs. Predators on Saturday January 1, 2022.
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Blackhawks vs. Predators 2022 Game Info
When do the Predators play the Blackhawks?
- Date: Saturday January 1, 2022
- Time: 2:00PM EST / 11:00AM PST
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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