Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 1/10/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network South

The Chicago Blackhawks (18-18-7) are headed to Bridgestone Arena on Saturday where they will meet the Nashville Predators (19-19-4).

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 7-3 win over the Blues in their previous game. The Blackhawks had a solid offensive output in the win. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 7 of the 35 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 4 opportunities with more players on the ice and notched 3 goals. Chicago accumulated 20 mins in the box in this contest.

In the matter of their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have tallied 123 goals (23rd in the National Hockey League) so far this year and have conceded 134. For the season, the have a total of 43 points and their points percentage sits at .500. Chicago has compiled 122 power play chances and they have scored 28 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 22.95%. When at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed the opponent to score 112 goals while earning 95 when they are on offense. Chicago has tried 1,088 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.3%. The Blackhawks have had 1,278 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .895. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have totaled 141 power play opportunities (6th in the league) and have come away with 22 goals in those chances.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Arvid Soderblom. In his career, Soderblom has accounted for 36 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .400. He has a save percentage of .887 in his 4,592 mins played. Soderblom has had 2,985 shots against him and has recorded 2,647 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 338 goals against Soderblom in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 3.76. He has earned an overall record of 22-59-12 and he has gotten the start in 90 games. Soderblom has participated in 100 games over the course of his NHL career.

When they took the ice last, Nashville faced off against the Oilers in a game where the Predators ended up taking the loss by a score of 6-2. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this contest but were not able to net one. The Predators recorded 2 goals of the 26 shots on goal they attempted.

The Predators have earned 93 goals at even strength and 25 goals (17th in the league) while having a power play advantage. Nashville has attempted 1,178 shots (18th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.02%, while allowing the opposition 1,194 shots. On the season, the Nashville Predators are sitting with 118 goals, 42 points, as well as a points percentage of .500. They have allowed 142 goals to be scored by way of 118 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 126 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 19.84%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 81.40% on their opponents 129 power play chances, and their save percentage is 88.1%.

Across the rink you will find Juuse Saros protecting the goal. He has recorded 11,952 stops out of the 13,094 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .913. Saros is sitting with a lifetime record of 218-164-41 and has been in net for 441 games. He has started in 424 games and his ice time sits at 21,704 minutes. Saros' quality start rate sits at 58.3% and he has accumulated 247 quality starting assignments in his professional career. Teams are averaging 2.69 goals per game and he has yielded 1,142 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Nashville

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