Predators vs Blues Prediction
Part of me wants to fade the Predators at their height, as they’re having a good week, which includes a recent win over the Avs. The problem is I’m not eager to get behind the Blues, who have been subpar offensively and are 16th in goals against and 23rd in shots against on defense.
The Predators have earned points in seven of their 10 home games, and they’ve won four of their last five games against the Blues. That includes a 5-2 win less than a month ago. We’re getting a pick em price with the Predators. Given their current form, I’ll take it. Give me the Preds on Saturday afternoon.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues lost to the Rangers and Devils, and they play the Red Wings next. The Blues have lost 6 of their last 10 games. The Blues are 3-5-1 on the road this season.
The St. Louis Blues are averaging 3,06 goals per game and are scoring on 21.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Jimmy Snuggerud leads the Blues with 8 goals, 3 assists, and 34 shots. Mason McTavish has 7 goals, 5 assists and 47 shots. Phillip Broberg has 4 goals, 8 assists, and 37 shots. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 3.13 goals per game and are killing 85.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Joel Hofer has allowed 26 goals on 316 shots faced. Jordan Binnington has given up 21 goals on 141 shots.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators beat the Avalanche and Hurricanes, and they play the Kings next. The Predators have won 3 straight games. The Predators are 5-3-2 at home this season.
The Nashville Predators are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring 29.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Steven Stamkos leads the Predators with 9 goals, 8 assists, and 39 shots. Ryan O’Reilly has 7 goals, 10 assists, and 29 shots. Adam Edstrom has 6 goals, 1 assist, and 26 shots. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 90 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 31 goals on 336 shots faced. Matt Murray has given up 2 goals on 20 shots. Justus Annunen has allowed 14 goals on 111 shots.
Predators vs Blues Injury Report
Jonathan Marchessault is day-to-day for the Predators with a lower body injury.
The Blues will be without Dillon Dube. Logan Mailloux is out with a hand injury. Torey Krug is out with an ankle injury. Tyler Tucker is out after knee surgery.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Predators have won each of their last five games following an overtime win.
- The Blues have lost each of their last four road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games after coming off overtime.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Central Division opponents.
- The home team has won the second period in each of the Blues’ last four games.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The Blues have won 13 of their last 14 day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Predators have lost five of their last six home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five day games at Bridgestone Arena after coming off overtime.
- The Blues have won the third period in seven of their last eight games after coming off overtime.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last six day games between the Blues and Predators have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eleven of the last 13 day games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Blues’ last six road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last 13 games between the Blues and Predators.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last 10 road games against the Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored the last goal in three of the Predators’ last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- Ryan O’Reilly has scored at least one goal in each of his last four home appearances against former teams.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Predators’ last eight home games.
- Filip Forsberg is the only player in the league to have recorded 2+ points in five or more consecutive appearances this season.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Jimmy Snuggerud has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last three games against Western Conference opponents.
- Jake Neighbours has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Blues’ last eight games against the Predators.
- Jake Neighbours has recorded six hits against the Predators this season- the most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (90.00%).
- The Nashville Predators rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (29.63%).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.71%).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 1st in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.56).