Anytime I see a Blackhawks total of less than 6 1/2, I have to seriously consider the Over. That's the case in this matchup where the Predators are sure to be fired-up at home after getting shut out by the Oilers, 4-0, in Nashville two days ago.

The Predators are a top-12 scoring team with the league's seventh best power play. They are going against a Blackhawks defense that has permitted 3 or more goals in 11 of the last 13 games, including surrendering 15 goals in the last three games.

The Blackhawks are capable of producing goals. They have one of the deadliest lines in hockey with Patrick Kane, Dylan Strome and Alex Brincat.