Blackhawks vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - March 22

The Chicago Blackhawks (26-31-12), coming off a 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, host the Nashville Predators (32-28-9) at United Center on Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 in their last outing.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which club we project to win Sunday's game.

The Predators have a 5-4-1 record during their last 10 games. They have scored 30 total goals (eight power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 28.6%) while allowing 24 goals to their opponents.

Blackhawks vs. Predators Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final result of Blackhawks 4, Predators 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (-110)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks (26-31-12 overall) have a 7-12-19 record in games that have needed overtime.
• Chicago has 25 points (9-7-7) in the 23 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the 12 games this season the Blackhawks scored just one goal, they finished 0-11-1.
• Chicago has taken 14 points from the 18 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (5-9-4 record).
• The Blackhawks are 21-6-7 in the 34 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 49 points).
• In the 27 games when Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 31 points after finishing 13-9-5.
• In the 21 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Chicago is 10-7-4 (24 points).
• The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 45 times, and went 16-21-8 (40 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators have a 8-9-17 record in overtime contests this season and a 32-28-9 overall record.
• Nashville has earned 34 points (13-5-8) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Predators scored only one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (1-6-0) in those contests.
• Nashville has 16 points (5-13-6) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
• The Predators have scored more than two goals in 35 games, earning 55 points from those contests.
• This season, Nashville has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 31 games has a record of 15-13-3 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 12-11-3 (27 points).
• The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 41 games. The Predators finished 18-17-6 in those contests (42 points).

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Blackhawks vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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