Nashville Predators (25-33-8) vs St. Louis Blues (33-28-7)
March 18, 2025 at 08:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Nashville Predators -105 / St. Louis Blues -115 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Blues vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 18 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues (33-28-7, 39-29 ATS) returned home from a six-game road trip during which they recorded three wins over the Kings, Ducks, and Wild. Back home, the Blues dismantled the Ducks in a 7-2 victory, and after this game in Nashville, St. Louis will go back home for a four-game stay. The Blues are 5th in the Central Division Standings with 73 points, 15 more than the Predators and 25 behind the top-placed Jets.
The Blues average 2.91 goals per game this year (18th), while they allow 2.96 GPG (18th). Jordan Kyrou leads the team with 56 points (27 G and 29 A). Robert Thomas contributes 55 points (17 G and 38 A), while Dylan Holloway has 51 points (22 G and 29 A).
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators (25-33-8, 27-39 ATS) were on a four-game winning streak early in March when they beat the Bruins, Kraken, Blackhawks, and Sharks. That win over San Jose opened a three-game road trip for the Predators, but they lost the next two to the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings. Nashville will now spend the next three games at home. The Preds are 7th in the Central Division Standings with 58 points.
The Predators score 2.58 goals per game on average (31st), while they concede 3.24 GPG (25th). This season, Filip Forsberg leads the team with 59 points (25 G and 34 A). Jonathan Marchessault has 48 points (19 G and 29 A), while Steven Stamkos chips in with 42 points (22 G and 20 A).
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blues’ last seven games against the Predators following a home win has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last seven games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last five games between the Blues and Predators at Bridgestone Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.73%).
- The Nashville Predators rank T30th in the league in short-handed goals this season (1).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 4th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (0.79).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 27th in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (1.01).
Blues vs Predators Prediction
The teams have traded victories in the past few years as each recorded five over the last ten encounters. The Predators won four of the previous five H2Hs, but the Blues were victorious in the first meeting of the season when it was 7-4 in St. Louis. I am not sure who is going to get a W on Tuesday, but I do expect a lot of goals. Nine of the last ten H2Hs went over, including each of the previous six. Seven of St. Louis’ last ten games went Over. I know that the Preds have one of the weakest offenses in the NHL, I am going to back the H2H tradition and at least six goals in this one.