The Blackhawks will play the Predators on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Blackhawks currently have a 84.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Nashville Predators heading into this matchup with a 85.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Chicago Blackhawks - The Chicago Blackhawks have a 10-12-4 record as an away team, ranking them 10th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Chicago Blackhawks now rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Nashville Predators - The Nashville Predators start this game with a 15-12-3 record as a home team. That puts them 5th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks rank 21st (154) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Nashville Predators, currently rank 17th (169) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Chicago Blackhawks rank 9th (185) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Nashville Predators, they've given up 198 goals this season, ranking them 3rd in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Chicago Blackhawks have a 3-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Nashville Predators owning a 3-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Chicago Blackhawks have a 22-26-9 record and the Nashville Predators hold a 26-24-7 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...the Chicago Blackhawks battle the Nashville Predators in an important matchup...
The Blackhawks with a 0.386 win percentage take on the Predators...
As the season winds down, both teams are fighting for playoff spots...
Review each team's stats and standing before the game begins...
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The Predators look to defend their home ice against the struggling Blackhawks...
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Best Blackhawks at Predators Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Nashville Predators are the -170 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Blackhawks are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Nashville Predators are -1.5 +145 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Blackhawks are +1.5 -175 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Blackhawks
Predators
2/26/26 8:10pm EST | +140-170 |
- Chicago Blackhawks bettors risk $100 to win $140 at +140 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Blackhawks is 41.67%.
- Nashville Predators bettors risk $100 to win $58.82 at -170 odds. The implied probability for Nashville Predators is 62.96%.
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators Prop Bets
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Blackhawks
Predators
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
2/26/26 8:10pm EST | Yes -200No +145Bet |
Blackhawks
Total Goals
CHI at NSH 2/26/26 8:10pm EST | 2.5 o -1452.5 u +105Bet |
Predators
Total Goals
CHI at NSH 2/26/26 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1153.5 u -120Bet |
Connor Bedard
To Score 3 Goals
CHI at NSH 2/26/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Filip Forsberg
To Score 3 Goals
CHI at NSH 2/26/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Steven Stamkos
To Score 3 Goals
CHI at NSH 2/26/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Nashville Predators | 64 | 29 | 27 | 8 | 0.453 | 66 | 26 | 191 | 218 | -27.0 | 17-13-3 | 12-14-5 | 3-0 | 4-4-2 | W1 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 64 | 24 | 29 | 11 | 0.375 | 59 | 21 | 172 | 207 | -35.0 | 13-15-5 | 11-14-6 | 3-5 | 3-5-2 | W1 |
Chicago Blackhawks & Nashville Predators Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Blackhawks | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Predators | +40000 Bet |
Chicago Blackhawks & Nashville Predators Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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