Photo: CLAUDIO BRESCIANI / AFP / Getty Images
The Nashville Predators (7-12-4) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (10-8-5), who have lost four in a row, on Friday, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
Here's our pick for who will capture the victory in Friday's matchup.
The Blackhawks' offense has scored 33 goals in their past 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 28 goals. They have registered 26 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored eight goals (30.8%). They are 5-3-2 over those contests.
Predators vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final score of Blackhawks 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+100)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators are 7-12-4 overall and 2-4-6 in overtime matchups.
- Nashville has 10 points (3-2-4) in the nine 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 scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (3-3-3 record, nine points).
- The Predators have scored more than two goals in nine games (4-4-1, nine points).
- In the eight games when Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 3-4-1 to register seven points.
- In the nine games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 2-6-1 (five points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Predators went 5-6-3 in those contests (13 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have earned a record of 1-5-6 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 10-8-5.
- Chicago has earned 10 points (3-4-4) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned four points (1-3-2 record).
- The Blackhawks have earned 21 points in their 14 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 6-3-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-2-2 (eight points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Blackhawks went 7-6-3 in those matchups (17 points).
Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st | 2.48 | Goals Scored | 3.13 | 10th |
| 30th | 3.65 | Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 12th |
| 15th | 27.9 | Shots | 25.4 | 27th |
| 13th | 27.3 | Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 26th |
| 22nd | 16.67% | Power Play % | 22.73% | 12th |
| 16th | 80.6% | Penalty Kill % | 83.13% | 8th |
Predators vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, November 28, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Predators take on Blackhawks.