It’s a Central Division showdown between the St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators. These teams have performed quite similarly this season, combining for an overall record of 5-5-4, totalling 7 points each thusfar. Who will jump ahead of the other, and build some momentum in the division? Here is our Blues vs. Predators prediction to find out.
Nashville has played some very tight hockey against most teams they’ve met this season. In 7 games this season, they have either won or lost by 1 goal in 5 of those games. They look like a stronger team than their 2-2-3 record would suggest, and on home ice I am liking their chances. St. Louis has shown to be solid offensively and producing good special teams play, but they have been a bit loose defensively (3.29 goals against per game) and in net (.887 team save percentage). Nashville has a fully healthy roster for this contest, as opposed to St. Louis who have some depth pieces out or banged up. Nashville’s top four players in Roman Josi, Steven Stamkos, Filip Forsberg, and Ryan O’Reilly have really been leading the way in games, and should play a big part in a potential Predators win. We are siding with Nashville on the money line for our Blues vs. Predators prediction.
Blues vs. Predators prediction: Nashville Predators money line (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable to (-125).
