St. Louis Blues (29-22-2) vs Nashville Predators (27-25-2)
Game Info: Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 5:00 pm (Enterprise Center)
Betting Odds: St. Louis Blues -125 / Nashville Predators +101 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Nashville Predators and the St. Louis Blues meet in NHL action from the Enterprise Center on Saturday. Who comes out on top in this Central division matchup? Let’s dive in and find out with our Predators vs. Blues Prediction.
Nashville Predators Team Preview
The Nashville Predators come into this one looking to rebound from a 9-2 drubbing at the hands of Dallas last time out. Filip Forsberg leads the Predators in scoring with 53 points including a team-high 25 goals and 28 assists while Ryan O’Reilly has 45 points with 19 goals of his own and 26 assists. Gustav Nyquist has 41 points with 29 assists while Roman Josi has 49 points of his own with a team-leading 38 assists. Juuse Saros has made 38 starts in goal for Nashville this season, going 20-21-2 with a 3.05 GAA and a .901 save percentage while Kevin Lankinen is 6-4 with a 3.12 GAA and an .895 save percentage this season.
Nashville Predators Team Facts
- The Predators have lost each of their last five day games.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last six day games following a loss.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Predators' last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have lost the second period in each of their last four games as underdogs.
St. Louis Blues Team Preview
The St. Louis Blues will be out to build on a 6-3 win over Edmonton last time out. Robert Thomas leads the Blues in scoring with 60 points including team-highs of 19 goals and 41 assists while Pavel Buchnevich has 42 points split between 18 goals and 24 assists. Jordan Kyrou also has 42 points with 18 goals and 24 assists while Brayden Schenn has 30 points with 13 goals and 17 assists as well this season. Jordan Binnington’s gone 19-14-2 with a 2.90 GAA and a .909 save percentage between the pipes for St. Louis while Joel Hofer is 10-8 with a 2.78 GAA and a .915 save percentage this season. The Blues will face the Maple Leafs after this game.
St. Louis Blues Team Facts
- The Blues have won each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Blues have won the third period in four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in 13 of the Blues' last 14 games against Central Division opponents.
Predators vs. Blues Prediction
I’m on the Blues here. St. Louis is simply the better team playing better hockey right now and getting them at home where they play their best hockey at a coin flip price sounds good to me. The Predators I’m sure will be eager for a bounce back after getting crushed by the Stars, but it’s not coming here. Give me St. Louis.
Chris’s Pick St. Louis -125
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo

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