Blues vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - Dec. 27

The Nashville Predators (16-16-4) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they play the St. Louis Blues (14-16-8) on the road on Saturday, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Saturday's game.

The Predators have a 7-3-0 record during their past 10 games. They have scored 33 total goals (eight power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.0%) while giving up 26 goals to their opponents.

Blues vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Blues 4, Predators 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blues (-120)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)

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Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues have finished -8-8 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 14-16-8.
  • St. Louis is 9-2-6 (24 points) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the eight times this season the Blues finished a game with just one goal, they have a 2-4-2 record, good for six points.
  • St. Louis has scored two goals in 12 games this season (2-7-3 record, seven points).
  • The Blues have scored at least three goals in 17 games (10-4-3, 23 points).
  • In the 14 games when St. Louis has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-3-5 record (17 points).
  • In the 16 games when it outshot its opponent, St. Louis is 6-8-2 (14 points).
  • The Blues have been outshot by opponents 21 times, and went 8-8-5 (21 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have a record of 16-16-4 this season and are 5-4-9 in overtime games.
  • Nashville has earned 18 points (7-2-4) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Predators scored just one goal in four games and they lost every time.
  • Nashville has earned 13 points (5-5-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Predators have earned 23 points in their 17 games with three or more goals scored.
  • Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 7-6-1 (15 points).
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents 21 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Blues Rank Blues AVG Predators AVG Predators Rank
31st 2.50 Goals Scored 2.81 23rd
28th 3.39 Goals Allowed 3.36 27th
28th 25.4 Shots 28.0 18th
14th 27.6 Shots Allowed 28.3 17th
21st 18.00% Power Play % 18.58% 19th
26th 76.29% Penalty Kill % 82.61% 8th

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