St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators Preview
Betting on today’s Predators and Blues game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Blues hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+.
The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Blues being favored by -1.5 at home against the Predators. Check out BetCoco for St. Louis Blues – Nashville Predators odds
St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Predators and Blues did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Predators have a record of 2-1. The Predators also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 8 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- Across the Predators last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 7-3, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- Across their last five home contests, St. Louis has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 3 goals per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Blues have an puck line record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
- The last ten games that Nashville was favored, they have an puck line mark of 2-8 while going 5-5 straight up.
St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Through 54 games this season, the Predators are 27-25-2 and sit 5th in the Central Division and 9th in the Western Conference. On the road, Nashville has gone 13-10-2, and they have lost two straight games as the underdog.
Over their last ten games, the Predators have gone just 3-7, and they are 1-4 in their last five games. In games where they have been the underdog, Nashville has gone 16-16-2 this season.
When looking at their offense, the Predators have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 16th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 13th in the league. This season, the Predators are 14-13 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 12-12 record.
Goalie Juuse Saros comes into the game having made 43 starts this season. So far, his record is 20-21 and he has a save percentage of 0.981%.
With a record of 29-22-2, the Blues have 60 points on the season. In the Western Conference, they are in 8th place and 4th in the Central Division. At home, St. Louis has a record of 16-9-1.
Over their last ten games, the Blues have gone 8-2 and have won three of their last five games. In games where they have been favored, they have gone 7-8-0 this season.
Offensively, the Blues come into the game at 2.9 goals per contest placing 20th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 26th position in the league. This season, the Blues are 11-7 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 17-13 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Nashville, goalie Jordan Binnington has started 36 games in this season. His current record is 19-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.962%.
Based on projections, we have the Blues coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
St. Louis Blues vs Nashville Predators Betting Tips
- Take the Blues on the moneyline
- The Blues should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
St. Louis Blues Injury Report
- Justin Faulk – Lower Body – Out
- Scott Perunovich – Lower Body – Out
Nashville Predators Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
