Predators vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Feb. 26

The Chicago Blackhawks (22-26-9) will try to break a three-game road losing streak when they take on the Nashville Predators (26-24-7) on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which squad we pick to emerge with the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.

The Blackhawks have totaled 22 goals in their past 10 outings, while conceding 31 goals. A total of 27 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into one power-play goal (3.7%). They are 3-5-2 over those contests.

Predators vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final score of Predators 4, Blackhawks 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Predators (-171)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators (26-24-7 overall) have a 7-7-14 record in contests that have required overtime.
• Nashville has 33 points (13-3-7) in the 23 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the six games this season the Predators recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
• Nashville has finished 5-10-5 in the 20 games this season when it scored two goals (registering 15 points).
• The Predators are 20-6-2 in the 28 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 42 points).
• In the 23 games when Nashville has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 24 points after finishing 11-10-2.
• In the 21 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville is 9-10-2 (20 points).
• The Predators have been outshot by opponents 34 times, and went 15-14-5 (35 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have a 5-9-14 record in overtime contests this season and a 22-26-9 overall record.
• Chicago has earned 16 points (6-7-4) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
• Chicago has earned 11 points (4-8-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
• The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 28 times, earning 41 points from those matchups (18-5-5).
• This season, Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 21 games and picked up 24 points with a record of 10-7-4.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 8-6-4 (20 points).
• The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 36 times this season, and earned 33 points in those games.

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Predators vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

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