Predators vs Blues Prediction 12/27/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 27th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 16-16-4 this year after they defeated Minnesota in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Nashville blew a 2-1 lead in the second period, but they scored just 53 seconds into overtime for the win. The Predators were out shot by a total of 32-29, won 60.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from O’Reilly, Stamkos, and Josi, while Saros stopped 30 out of 32 shots, which was a .938 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Nashville defeated the Rangers by a score of 2-1 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-3. The Predators have won four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 36 points. Nashville has scored 2.81 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 18.6% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Ryan O’Reilly has led Nashville with 11 goals and 21 assists, while Filip Forsberg has added 16 goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 14-11-3 with a 2.92 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year. 

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 14-16-8 this season after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 4-1 in their last game. St. Louis cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but allowed the last two goals to seal the loss. The Blues out shot TB by a total of 24-17, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got their lone goal from Faulk, while Binnington stopped 13 out of 17 shots, which was a .765 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, St. Louis defeated the Panthers by a score of 6-2, but lost to the Rangers by a score of 2-1 before that. The Blues have alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 36 points. St. Louis has scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 3.40 goals against per game, while also going 18.0% on the power play and 76.3% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with nine goals and 18 assists, while Justin Faulk has added 10 goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Jordan Binnington, who is 7-9-6 with a 3.44 goals against average and an .870 save percentage this season. 

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Blues have lost nine of their last 10 games as home favorites.
• The underdogs have won 10 of the Blues’ last 14 games.
• The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 games as home favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 16 of the Blues’ last 19 games.
• The Predators have won the third period in five of their last six road games against the Blues following an overtime win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Blues’ last six games at Enterprise Center against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Predators’ last four games as road underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six night games between two teams from the Central Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 14 of the Blues’ last 15 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last six games against Central Division opponents.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in five of the Blues’ last six games as favorites against the Predators.
• Dylan Holloway has scored the first goal in three of the Blues’ last four games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• Nick Bjugstad has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite against the Predators.
• Dalibor Dvorsky has scored two goals against the Predators this season – most against any opponent.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in four of the Predators’ last five games at Enterprise Center.
• Ryan O’Reilly has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Predators’ last eight games.
• Ryan O’Reilly has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances – longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The St. Louis Blues rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.29%).
• The St. Louis Blues have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 1 this season (15).
• The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
• The Nashville Predators have suffered the equal-most losses by a margin of 2+ goals this season (14).

Predators vs Blues Prediction 

Nashville comes into this contest looking for their fourth win in a row and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last five. The Predators are 6-7-2 on the road this year, while the Blues are 7-8-5 at home. St. Louis has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games, which means they are due for a win here. The Blues have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five games and they are one of the lowest scoring teams in the NHL. Nashville has dominated the first two games in this series and I like them to win again here.

David Racey's Pick: Predators ML