NHL Prop Bets: Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks (February 26, 2026)
The Chicago Blackhawks (22-26-9) face the Nashville Predators (26-24-7) at Bridgestone Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup.
- The Blackhawks have a 36-21 Puck Line record this season, while the Predators hold a record of 29-28.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at +102 and UNDER at -122.
- The Blackhawks have a 25-30-2 O/U record this season (meaning 25 games have gone over the total points line, 30 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Predators have a 29-26-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Blackhawks are averaging 2.65 goals per game this season (26th in the league). Comparatively, the Predators are averaging 2.91 (21st).
- Defensively, the Blackhawks are giving up 3.16 goals per game this season (T20th in the league), while the Predators are giving up an average of 3.47 goals (28th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Chicago is averaging 24.8 shots per game this season (32nd in the NHL). Meanwhile, Nashville is allowing its opposition 29.4 shots per game (24th).
- Flipping that script, the Blackhawks are allowing 29.5 shots per game (25th in the NHL), while the Predators are averaging 28.6 shots (13th).
Power Play
- Chicago holds a power play percentage of 19.1%, ranking 21st in the league this season, while Nashville sits 13th with 21.8% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Blackhawks have a penalty kill rate of 85.7% (ranked 1st), compared to the Predators at 80.0% (13th).
P1 Result
Chicago is +220 to win the first period, while Nashville is +145.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 13-15-29 | 9-8-14 | 4-7-15 | 4-1-5 |
| Nashville | 11-23-23 | 6-9-14 | 5-13-8 | 3-5-2 |
To Go To Overtime
Thursday's matchup is +285 to go to overtime.
- The Blackhawks have played in 14 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Predators have also appeared in 14.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Blackhawks have played in 8 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Predators have appeared in 3.
Last Time They Met
Chicago recorded an upset 3-0 victory over Nashville at Bridgestone Arena when these teams last met on January 10. That result snapped the Predators' four-game winning streak against the Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena.
