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
For the upcoming matchup between the Nashville Predators and the St. Louis Blues on Friday at 8:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.
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Predators vs. Blues Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Push (model projecting 5.5 goals)
- This season, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal total 14 times.
- This season, 16 of St. Louis’ games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
- These two teams combine for 4.9 goals per game, 0.5999999999999996 less than the over/under set for this contest.
- The 6.0 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.5 more than the total for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -130
- The Predators have gone 9-12 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- When playing with moneyline odds of -130 or shorter, Nashville is 6-10 (winning 37.5% of the time).
- Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 56.5% to win.
Blues Moneyline: +109
- In 31 games as an underdog on the moneyline, St. Louis has achieved the upset 14 times.
- The Blues have won 12 games with moneyline odds of +109 or longer (in 27 such games).
- St. Louis’ moneyline gives it an implied probability of 47.8% to win this contest.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
St. Louis 3, Nashville 2
Predators Points Leaders
- A productive offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has recorded 29 points.
- With 12 goals and 12 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important offensive options for Nashville with his 24 points (0.7 per game).
- Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Roman Josi’s 24 points. He’s contributed 17 assists.
- As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 8 wins and 14 losses this season while giving up 74 goals with 723 saves.
Blues Points Leaders
- Jordan Kyrou is a leading scorer for St. Louis, with 29 points this season. He has recorded 14 goals and 15 assists in 36 games.
- St. Louis’ Robert Thomas has racked up 26 total points (1.1 per game), with six goals and 20 assists.
- St. Louis’ Pavel Buchnevich has 23 points, courtesy of nine goals (fourth on team) and 14 assists (third).
- Jordan Binnington has a 9-13-3 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (38th in the league). In 26 games, he has 634 saves, and has given up 72 goals (2.9 goals against average).
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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