Nashville Predators (26-35-8) vs. St. Louis Blues (36-28-7)
March 23, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: St. Louis Blues -175 / Nashville Predators 145; Over/Under: 5.5
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The Nashville Predators and St. Louis Blues meet Sunday in NHL action at the Enterprise Center. Here’s a Blues vs Predators Prediction. This article will include a Blues vs Predators Pick.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators lost to the Ducks, beat the Maple Leafs, and they play the Hurricanes, Golden Knights, and Flyers next. The Predators just snapped a four-game losing streak by scoring five goals against Toronto.
The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.57 goals per game and are scoring 20.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 27 goals, Jonathan Marchessault has 30 assists and Roman Josi has 150 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.25 goals per game and are killing 81.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 144 goals on 1,386 shots faced, while Justus Annunen has given up 44 goals on 445 shots.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues beat the Canucks and Blackhawks, and they play the Canadiens, Avs, and Red Wings next. The Blues have won five straight games, and 11 of their last 14 games since February 23.
The St. Louis Blues are averaging 2.96 goals per game and are scoring on 21.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Jordan Kyrou leads St. Louis with 29 goals, Robert Thomas has 39 assists, and Dylan Holloway has 163 shots on goal. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 2.9 goals per game and are killing 72.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jordan Binnington has allowed 129 goals on 1,247 shots faced, and Joel Hofer has given up 66 goals on 696 shots.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last seven road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blues have won each of their last six games at Enterprise Center.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blues have won the second period in each of their last six games at Enterprise Center.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Predators have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against the Blues.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last four games at Enterprise Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Predators have won the third period in four of their last five games against the Blues when leading after the second period.
Matchup/League Facts
- The St. Louis Blues rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.56%).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 3rd in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (0.79).
- The Nashville Predators rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.57).
- The Nashville Predators rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.25).
Blues vs Predators Injury Report
The Blues will continue to be without Torey Krug and Pavel Buchnevich.
The Predators don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Blues vs Predators Prediction
The Predators snapped a brutal losing streak, but I doubt it leads to anything more with them on the end of a back-to-back. The Predators are also still 8-21-5 on the road this season, which is simply inexcusable. The Blues are as hot as any team in the league right now and have worked their way into a potential wild-card spot.
The Blues beat the Predators earlier this week on the road by a score of 4-1. In two meetings this season overall, the Blues have outscored the Predators 11-5. At home and with an offensive attack that’s humming, the Blues should get another victory. Of course, I’ll lay the PL to shave down the price.
