NHL Prop Bets: Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators (March 22, 2026)
The Nashville Predators (32-28-9) face the Chicago Blackhawks (26-31-12) at United Center. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. This contest is a pick'em, with both Nashville and Chicago at -110 to win. The Blackhawks are -285 to cover the -1.5 puck line while the Predators are -285 to cover the +1.5 puck line.
- The Predators have a 38-31 Puck Line record this season, while the Blackhawks hold a record of 43-26.
The total goals line is set at 5.5, with OVER at -135 and UNDER at +114.
- The Predators have a 32-34-3 O/U record this season (meaning 32 games have gone over the total points line, 34 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Blackhawks have a 28-39-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Predators are averaging 2.93 goals per game this season (T19th in the league). Comparatively, the Blackhawks are averaging only 2.58 (30th).
- Defensively, the Predators are giving up a whopping 3.32 goals per game this season (27th in the league), while the Blackhawks are giving up an average of 3.14 goals (22nd).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Nashville is averaging 28.0 shots per game this season (16th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Chicago is allowing its opposition 29.7 shots per game (28th).
- Flipping that script, the Predators are allowing 29.5 shots per game (26th in the NHL), while the Blackhawks are averaging 24.3 shots (32nd).
Power Play
- Nashville holds a power play percentage of 23.3%, ranking 9th in the league this season, while Chicago sits 22nd with 18.6% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Predators have a penalty kill rate of 80.6% (ranked 12th), compared to the Blackhawks at 84.1% (2nd).
P1 Result
Nashville is +170 to win the first period, while Chicago is +185.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 15-25-29 | 9-9-16 | 6-15-12 | 2-2-6 |
| Chicago | 17-21-31 | 9-12-14 | 8-9-17 | 3-5-2 |
To Go To Overtime
Sunday's matchup is +270 to go to overtime.
- The Predators have played in 17 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Blackhawks have appeared in 19.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Predators have played in 5 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Blackhawks have appeared in 8.
Last Time They Met
Nashville recorded a 4-2 victory over Chicago at Bridgestone Arena when these teams last met on February 26. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Connor Bedard did all he could for his team, scoring 1 goal.
