How to Pick the Predators vs. Blues Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 27

Published 7:50 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024

If you’re looking for best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming game against the St. Louis Blues on Friday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Predators vs. Blues Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 5.5 goals)

  • A total of 14 Nashville games this season have gone over Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
  • So far this season, 16 games St. Louis has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 4.9 goals per game, 0.6 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.5 less than the 6.0 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -130

  • The Predators are 9-12 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -130 or shorter, Nashville is 6-10 (winning 37.5% of the time).
  • The Predators have a 56.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Blues Moneyline: +109

  • In 31 games as an underdog on the moneyline, St. Louis has achieved the upset 14 times.
  • The Blues have 12 wins in games when their odds are +109 or longer on the moneyline (in 27 opportunities).
  • St. Louis has a 47.8% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
St. Louis 3, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has put up 29 points.
  • With 12 goals and 12 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 24 points (0.7 per game).
  • On 89 shots (for seven goals) and 17 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 24 points this season.
  • In the 28 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .907, 24th in the league.

Blues Points Leaders

  • St. Louis’ Jordan Kyrou has recorded 15 assists and 14 goals in 36 games, good for 29 points.
  • Robert Thomas is pivotal for St. Louis’ attack with 26 total points (1.1 per game), including six goals and 20 assists through 24 games.
  • Pavel Buchnevich has scored nine goals and contributed 14 assists for St. Louis, giving him a point total of 23.
  • Jordan Binnington has a record of 9-13-3 in 26 games this season, conceding 72 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 634 saves and an .898 save percentage, 38th in the league.

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/19/2024 Penguins L 5-4 Home -158
12/21/2024 Kings W 3-2 Home -112
12/23/2024 Hurricanes W 5-2 Home +105
12/27/2024 Blues Away -130
12/30/2024 Jets Away
12/31/2024 Wild Away
1/3/2025 Canucks Away

Blues’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/19/2024 Lightning L 3-1 Away +184
12/20/2024 Panthers L 2-1 Away +247
12/23/2024 Red Wings W 4-0 Away -107
12/27/2024 Predators Home +109
12/29/2024 Sabres Home
12/31/2024 Blackhawks Away
1/3/2025 Senators Home

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Nashville vs. St. Louis Game Info

  • Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Venue: Enterprise Center

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