St. Louis Blues (33-28-7) vs. Nashville Predators (25-33-8)
March 18, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Nashville Predators -105 / St. Louis Blues -115; Over/Under: 5.5
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The St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators meet Tuesday in NHL action at the UBS Arena. Here’s a Predators vs Blues Prediction. This article will include a Predators vs Blues Pick.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues beat the Wild and Ducks, and they play the Canucks, Blackhawks, and Predators next. The Blues have won eight of their last 11 games, some of their best hockey of the season.
The St. Louis Blues are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring on 21.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Jordan Kyrou leads St. Louis with 27 goals, Robert Thomas has 38 assists, and Dylan Holloway has 157 shots on goal. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 2.96 goals per game and are killing 72.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jordan Binnington has allowed 126 goals on 1,229 shots faced, and Joel Hofer has given up 64 goals on 646 shots.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators lost to the Ducks and Kings, and they play the Ducks, Maple Leafs, and Blues next. The Predators have played .500 hockey over their last 14 games.
The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.58 goals per game and are scoring 20.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 25 goals, Roman Josi has 29 assists and Jonathan Marchessault has 186 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.24 goals per game and are killing 81.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 138 goals on 1,339 shots faced, while Justus Annunen has given up 41 goals on 411 shots.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Predators have won each of their last eight home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have lost nine of their last 10 night games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as road favorites.
- The Blues have lost the third period in nine of their last 10 night games at Bridgestone Arena.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The Blues have won four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Predators have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs when trailing after the second period.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.58).
- The Nashville Predators rank T25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.24).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.05%).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 29th in the league for shots per game this season (27.0).
Predators vs Blues Injury Report
The Predators will be without Roman Josi and Adam Wildby.
The Blues will continue to be without Torey Krug and Colton Parayko.
Predators vs Blues Prediction
The Predators have comfortably been better at home than on the road this season, as it’s where 17 of their 25 wins have come. The Blues are playing their best hockey of the season, which includes earning points in eight of their last 10 games. The Blues have found their offense during this stretch, scoring 12 goals in their last two games and three or more goals in nine of their last 10 games. Near pick ’em price, I’m going to side with the team in better form, and that’s easily the Blues. Give me the road team in this matchup.
